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Palinkasocsi Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Deepest province

Dear Friends,

In a film A was trying to persuade B to go with him to live in a foreigh country and A says:

"Come on, you live here in the deepest province."

Does 'deepest province' have a figurative (or slang) meaning? I cannot find it in any dictionary.

Thank you.

Palinkasocsi
  

Top answer

Are you sure it was 'in the deepest province' and not 'in deepest Provence'. Provence is a region in southern France - living in 'deepest Provence' would mean they live in a remote rural part of Provence.

— KateJS

  • Are you sure it was 'in the deepest province' and not 'in deepest Provence'.
  • Provence is a region in southern France - living in 'deepest Provence' would mean they live in a remote rural part of Provence.
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Are you sure it was 'in the deepest province' and not 'in deepest Provence'. Provence is a region in southern France - living in 'deepest Provence' would mean they live in a remote rural part of Provence.
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Hi Kate,

Smart suggestion! Emotion: smile

Clive
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Dear Kate,

I'm sure it was 'province' (subtitled film). Now, at least, I know that there is no such an idiom in English as 'deepest province'.

Thanks for your help.

Take care,

Palinkasocsi
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Hi,

Subtitles are not always a correct reflection of what is said.

Clive
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Anyway, the scene was in Switzerland. Emotion: smile

Take care,

Palinkasocsi
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