not in my back yard

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Definition of not in my back yard in English English dictionary: nimby; sometimes, property owners along or close to a proposed new highway facility decide that they do not want the freeway in their area These owners may organize an effort to prevent land acquisition or construction of a freeway or highway, and oftentimes, these local efforts are successful This has made highway construction in urbanized areas very difficult; The response sometimes given by neighborhoods and communities to proposed changes or development; A disparaging term, usually used by the advocates of an unpopular project or activity to criticize their opponents The name implies that one wants or needs the convenience or service that would be provided, without the inconvenience of having it located nearby; A response sometimes given by neighborhoods and communities to proposed changes or development