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Hell for leather, in American vernacular, refers to an arduous walk that may have been strewn with difficulties and was a strain on footwear. A long and difficult walk, such as over rough terrain, might be referred to as hell for leather because of the abuse the leather footwear sustained during the walk.
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Who started saying that hell is a bad word?
Just Little Kids Believe In Hell Is A Bad Word Maybe 7 Year Olds Do.
What is the origin of the saying come hell or high water?
This phrase appears to have been coined in the late 1800s to describe trail drives bringing cattle to the railroads. They had to cross the rivers even if they were flooding and the summer sun made the open prairies unbearably hot. The trail from Texas to Kansas went through hell AND high water.
How many types of leather existed?
as many animals and humans live both have skin which its leather.
Who invented leather?
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Where did roads originate?
France.
Where did the saying to hell in a hand basket originate?
The origin of the saying "to hell in a handbasket" is unclear, but it is used to describe a situation deteriorating rapidly. It is thought to have evolved from earlier phrases suggesting a quick and easy journey to an unpleasant destination.
What is the duration of Hell Bent for Leather film?
The duration of Hell Bent for Leather - film - is 1.37 hours.
When was Hell Bent for Leather - film - created?
Hell Bent for Leather - film - was created on 1960-02-01.
When did Judest priest release the album Hell Bent for Leather?
Judas Priest released Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather in 1979.
Where did boots originate?
From leather made from animal hide.
What does head bent for leather mean?
"Head Bent for Leather" is probably a mondegreen of the phrase "Hell-bent for leather". Hell bent for leather seems to be a very recent usage in which two phrases: hell-bent and hell for leather have been run together. The bent in hell-bent means "determined" or "resolute", as in "bent on revenge", so hell-bent means "intent on going to hell". Hell for leather, on the other hand, means "fast". It occurs twice (1889, 1893) in Kipling's stories of the British Army in India. In both cases it refers to horse-riding and leather probably refers to the saddle. It may have originated as Army slang or it could possibly have been one of Kipling's inventions. For the meaning, we can only suggest that you ask the next person who uses it in conversation with you. It is understood to mean "as fast as possible", having retained the meaning of hell for leather with the extraneous bent. Source: http://www.takeourword.com/TOW154/page2.html
What actors and actresses appeared in Hell for Leather - 2000?
The cast of Hell for Leather - 2000 includes: Yvonne Baird as Herself - Presenter Austin Vince as Himself - Presenter
What is another phrase for a bat out of hell?
How about "hell-bent for leather" Both mean too fast for safety.
What are the ratings and certificates for Californication - 2007 Hell Bent for Leather 6-4?
Californication - 2007 Hell Bent for Leather 6-4 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
Are right scalene triangels real?
Yes. They originate from Hell.
Is saying hell no a cuss word?
No
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