around Robin Hood's barn

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Phrase 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Reference to Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw, whose barn was simply the fields and pastures surrounding Sherwood forest, his home. “Around Robin Hood’s barn” simply means all around the countryside, all through the fields and pastures.

[edit] Phrase

around Robin Hood's barn

1. (idiomatic) the long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route
2. (idiomatic) all over the place

[edit] See also

• all over Hell’s half acre
• all the way to Egery and back