from away

from away

Not having originated in a particular place. Oh, he's from away, that's why he has that Southern accent.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

from away

Chiefly Maine
Not native to a state or locality.
See also: away
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • are we away
  • Are we away?
  • away with (someone or something)
  • away with something
  • breeze away
  • crumble away
  • away
  • dawdle away
  • draw away
  • do away with