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
Kane[kein]
Attlee['ætli]
Mavutomah-VOO-toSouthern African, Chewa
Uraniayuw-RAY-nee-ə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Anri-Georgian
Irakliy-Russian