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around robin hood's barn

All over the place.

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.
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around robin hood's barnThe long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route.
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