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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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back of the beach
A bit further down, we found this pleasant seaside cafe just at the back of the beach.
What's the meaning of "at the back of the beach"? Which part of a beach is considered 'back'?
Thanks.
What's the meaning of "at the back of the beach"? Which part of a beach is considered 'back'?
Thanks.
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New2grammar Which part of a beach is considered 'back'? I haven't heard this formulation before. "
- New2grammar Which part of a beach is considered 'back'?
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New2grammarWhich part of a beach is considered 'back'?I haven't heard this formulation before. I suspect it's an idiosyncratic usage that just means "out of the way" or maybe "relatively far from the water but still on the beach."
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The area starting where the sand ends.
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Annual Reports of the War Department - Page 821
by United States War Dept - 1887
... the Coast Survey chart, has entirely disappeared, and the thoroughfare back
of the beach has nar
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Annual Reports of the War Department - Page 821
by United States War Dept - 1887
... the Coast Survey chart, has entirely disappeared, and the thoroughfare back
of the beach has nar
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