The difference between Middle of nowhere and One-horse town

When used as nouns, middle of nowhere means a very remote place, whereas one-horse town means a very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.


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  1. Middle of nowhere as a noun (idiomatic):

    A very remote place; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

  1. One-horse town as a noun (US, idiomatic):

    A very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.

    Examples:

    "It's surrounded by beautiful wilderness, but otherwise it's just a one-horse town."