What is another word for one-horse town?
Pronunciation: [wˈɒnhˈɔːs tˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
One-horse town is a phrase that refers to a small and unremarkable town or village with limited opportunities or attractions. There are many synonyms for this phrase that can be used to describe similar places. Some of these include backwater, hick town, podunk, small fry, and one-stoplight town. Other synonyms might include sleepy town, rural outpost, or isolated hamlet. These phrases all evoke a sense of remoteness, provinciality, and stagnation. They are often used to convey a lack of hustle and bustle or dynamic activity, suggesting that life in such places is slow and predictable, with little excitement or innovation.
