All over Hell's half acre meaning
What does the saying 'All over Hell's half acre' mean?
Idiom: All over Hell's half acre
Meaning:
If you have been all over Hell's half acre, you have been traveling and visiting many more places than originally intended, usually because you were unsuccessful in finding what you were looking for.
It can also be used to mean everywhere.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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