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
Azhar-Arabic, Urdu
DÁIbhÍ-Irish
OnniON-neeFinnish
FrÍ&Eth;A-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Senga-Scottish
Selig-Yiddish