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.
- back of the black stump
- stump
- beyond the black stump
- chillin
- chillin’
- black stump
- bruisin
- cruisin’ for a bruisin’
- cruising for a bruising