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Around Robin Hood's barn

Posted by Patty on September 01, 2000

I've recently encountered the phrase "around Robin Hood's barn" meaning something indirect, or to take the long way around.

Does anyone know where this expression comes from? Also, are there other equivalent colorful phrases?

Patty

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