Meaning of 'Beyond the black stump'
What does the saying 'Beyond the black stump' mean?
Idiom: Beyond the black stump
Meaning:
An Australian idiom idicating that even if you go as far as you can, the black stump is still a little further.
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Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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