in your (own) backyard

idiomPart ofbackyard

in your (own) backyard — idiom

1. happening in or affecting the area very close to where you live or work, so that

1.idiom
Definition

happening in or affecting the area very close to where you live or work, so that you cannot ignore it.

Example

Most people support new wind farms until one is built in their own backyard.

The mayor promised the residents that no toxic waste site would be built in their backyard.