this side of the black stump

this side of the black stump

Within the local community or a general area familiar to the speaker and/or audience, where "black stump" is used colloquially as an imaginary marker of the edge of civilization. Primarily heard in Australia. You won't find a better deal this side of the black stump. I've got the tastiest recipe for beef stew this side of the black stump.
See also: black, of, side, stump, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • back of the black stump
  • stump
  • beyond the black stump
  • chillin
  • chillin’
  • black stump
  • bruisin
  • cruisin’ for a bruisin’
  • cruising for a bruising