ENGLISH
REFERENCE

country mile

idiom

A long way, a great distance.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    first mile

    The initial stage of delivery of goods, etc., from the seller or producer to a distribution centre, often involving greater effort or expense.

  2. 02

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  3. 03

    go the extra mile

    To make an extra effort; to do a particularly good job.

  4. 04

    last mile

    The final stage of delivery of goods, etc., from a distribution centre to the consumer, often involving greater effort or expense.

  5. 05

    line of country

    One's area of specialization or interest.

  6. 06

    mile a minute

    Very quickly.

  7. 07

    run a mile

    To escape, flee, or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.

  8. 08

    talk a mile a minute

    To speak quickly or excessively.

© 2026 English Reference