Meanings
Reference to Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw, whose barn was simply the fields and pastures surrounding Sherwood forest, his home. “Around Robin Hood’s barn” simply means all around the countryside, all through the fields and pastures.
How to pronounce "around Robin Hood's barn":
AU
the long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route
all over the place
Example Sentences
1
I had to go all the way around Robin Hood's barn just to get to the store.
2
She took a longer route and went around Robin Hood's barn to avoid the traffic.
3
The road construction made us drive around Robin Hood's barn to reach our destination.
4
I asked for directions, and the person told me to go around Robin Hood's barn.
5
The shortcut was closed, so we had to go around Robin Hood's barn to get to the park.
