He is from away, so he does not understand our winters.
from away
idiomSomeone who is not a native Mainer, especially one that has moved to Maine and is trying to change things or has romantic ideas about the state.
The locals were suspicious of the new neighbor because he was clearly from away and wanted to change the town rules.
Despite living in the village for a decade, he remained known as someone from away who never quite grasped the rhythm of coastal life.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Last updated April 17, 2026