beyond the black stump

== English == === Etymology === Origin and development contested; possibly from the use of fire-blackened tree-stumps when providing directions to people, or from a particular black stump: see Wikipedia. Attested since the 20th century, and possibly developed in the 19th century. === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === beyond the black stump (Australia, informal, idiomatic) In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas. ==== Synonyms ==== See Thesaurus:remote place back o' Bourke back of beyond Woop Woop