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meanwhile, back at the ranchmeanwhile, back at the ranchA humorous phrase used as a segue to talk about what is happening where someone lives or works. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we're having so much landscaping work done that the whole area feels like a construction zone! See also: back, ranch Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. meanwhile, back at the ranch People say meanwhile, back at the ranch when they want to talk about something that is happening in another place, especially their home or place of work. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Condon was trying to write an article. Note: This expression comes from Western movies, in which the action regularly moves from a ranch (= large farm with animals) to some other place. See also: back, ranch Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. meanwhile, back at the ranchAs we were saying before. This formula for a verbal flashback comes from the silent Western movies popular in the 1920s, and also the radio program The Lone Ranger. During the course of a battle between settlers and Indians or cowboys and outlaws, there would be a flashback to the ranch preceded by the caption (or radio message), “Meanwhile, back at the ranch.” It soon was transferred to general conversation. During Lyndon Johnson’s presidency (1963–69), according to William Safire, the phrase was used to refer to activities at the LBJ Ranch in Texas. See also: back, ranch The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also:- GMTA
- no fox given
- (Don't ask me,) I just work here.
- (Don't ask me,) I only work here.
- checks notes
- my face when
- my reaction when
- that brings me to the point
- my body is ready
- seriously
References in periodicals archive Meanwhile, back at the ranch has already been mentioned. A Match Made in Heaven Meanwhile, back at the ranch, one of our head assistants, Bill Doyle, was visiting the NSA, and he ran across a piece of information -- which was "sort of left in front of him -- about a special characteristic of the guidance transmitter of the Guideline (SA-2) missile. First Person Singular Meanwhile, back at the ranch, DeGeneres and Heche have recently purchased another place to hang their hats, this one up in the Hollywood Hills. Rumors from the LESBIAN NATION Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the rails bookmakers remain marooned by the Levy Board in the 18th century, condemned to operating under absurd restrictions guaranteed to fox new customers. Letter: Mandatory Meanwhile, back at the ranch, testimony to retail's vote of confidence in this vital metroplex, the area's inventory of shopping center space has expanded by more than 50%. Tactical sees quick draw in Dallas area Meanwhile, back at the ranch, as he awaited the star's arrival and a potential photo scoop, Santy was discovered. He got the story - then he was arrested; UPI stringer fined for trespassing on Michael Jackson's ranch Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Thompson was so intrigued with the breed, she had to have one for herself. Pint-sized stock Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Sally took it upon herself to hack down her father''s beloved pampas grass, which is in the back before you ask. Ticking off a week to forget.. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, or Old Trafford to be more exact, the Arsenal players were busy creating the real story of the weekend. Stewart Weir Column: Turkish tale was a load of Istanbul Meanwhile, back at the ranch, can someone explain what exactly Neil Lennon has done to upset so many fans in the first place? Tim Cowan: Walt a bunch of cry-babies |