Back Forty

A2 8+

Collocations of back forty

back forty acres
Frequency: 70 %

He inherited the back forty acres from his grandparents.

back forty farm
Frequency: 60 %

The back forty farm produced the best crops in the region.

back forty land
Frequency: 50 %

The back forty land was perfect for hunting.

back forty property
Frequency: 45 %

The back forty property was sold to a developer for a housing project.

back forty field
Frequency: 40 %

The back forty field was used for grazing cattle.

Idiomatic Expressions for back forty

  • Phrase: Lost in the back forty
    Meaning: To be lost or disoriented in a large, unfamiliar area.
    Usage: I took a wrong turn while hiking and ended up lost in the back forty for hours.