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Hey guys, can anybody explain to me what the expression 'in my own backyard' means? The context is having been able to demonstrate my skills and ability 'in my own backyard', but the backyard has nothing to do with it!!

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Answer 1 out of 3

by iwnit on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:13 am Permalink

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1) in my neighborhood (also figuratively)

"Acronym
nimby
(chiefly US) Not In My BackYard

- Noun:
nimby (plural nimbies)
(usually pejorative) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
politically correct green nimbies

- Adjective
nimby (comparative nimbyer or nimbier or more nimby, superlative nimbyest or nimbiest or most nimby)
Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
Their vote against measures to help refugees has been perceived by the socially conscious margin of society as a typically nimby attitude."
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http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nimby


2) "in one's own backyard

In one's own domain, in a position very close to one. For example, You didn't expect to find a first-class organist in your own backyard. [Mid-1900s] Also see close to home."
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/in+one&

"in one's own back yard
a. close at hand
b. involving or implicating one"
Source and further information:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/back+yard
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Answer 2 out of 3

by Thriftymaid on Oct 23, 2009 at 2:46 am Permalink

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I means it has affected you personally.
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by TheJoker on Oct 23, 2009 at 2:45 am Permalink

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Its basically means.... in an area in which you feel totally comfortable or at home. Basically this person wants you to demonstrate your skills & ability in context.
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