live over the brush

1.
regional (rural dialects; chiefly North America)neutralregional
- To live beyond or among scrub, thick undergrowth, or uncultivated vegetation; to reside in a brushy, undeveloped area.
- To dwell in a sparsely populated or remote rural location, often implying simple or rustic conditions.
2.
regional (usage rare)informalcolloquial
- To live in relative isolation or poverty, figuratively 'off the beaten path' and removed from urban amenities.
- To lead an unsettled or rough existence, especially with limited access to services or comforts.

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