country miles

plural of country mile
as in miles
a long distance the distance from the car to the concert hall felt like a country mile in her new high heels

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miles
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  • On its website, Clay Lacy refers to its Connecticut location, about 80 miles from Manhattan, as New York – OXC.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Country miles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country%20miles. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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