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blank space on the map

[/blæŋk speɪs ɒn ðə mæp/]
noun phrasepl: blank spaces on the map
espaço em branco no mapa
1. An unexplored, unmapped, or unknown geographical area; a region not yet documented or charted
The interior of the rainforest remained a blank space on the map for centuries.
O interior da floresta tropical permaneceu um espaço em branco no mapa por séculos.
2. Figuratively, an area of knowledge, experience, or understanding that is unknown or unexplored
Medieval history was a blank space on the map of his education.
A história medieval era um espaço em branco no mapa de sua educação.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored regionunknown areaterra incognitaunmarked area
Antonyms
charted territoryexplored regionknown areamapped region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço em branco no mapa
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
area desconhecida no mapa
Alternative phrasing
São Paulo
região inexplorada
Common alternative
Portugal
espaço em branco no mapa
Standard usage, same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill in the blanks
uncharted waters
off the beaten path
terra incognita
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