all around Robin Hood's barn



all around Robin Hood's barn

going somewhere by an indirect route; going way out of the way [to get somewhere]; by a long and circuitous route. We had to go all around Robin Hood's barn to get to the little town.
See also: all, around, barn, robin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eder (2)-Basque
Oria-Italian
Marciana-Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian)
MoMOEnglish
Zinovia-Greek
Paderau-Welsh