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
FergusFUR-gəs (English)Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Theodoricthee-AHD-ə-rik (English)History
Thulile-Southern African, Zulu
BÉBhionnBAY-vin, BE-veenIrish
Willeminavil-lə-MEE-nah, wil-lə-MEE-nahDutch
Cassiopeiaka-see-ə-PEE-ə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)