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"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
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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.
What is another phrase for a bat out of hell?
How about "hell-bent for leather" Both mean too fast for safety.
When did Judest priest release the album Hell Bent for Leather?
Judas Priest released Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather in 1979.
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
What are the ratings and certificates for Hell Bent for Leather - 1960?
Hell Bent for Leather - 1960 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 Germany:6 (DVD rating) USA:Approved West Germany:6 (nf)
What does take your head out of your butt mean?
This is a rude way of telling someone to concentrate. The image is of them bent over with their head stuffed up their butt, unable to see anything.
What does bent in slang mean?
Typically, "bent" is used as an insult as in "get bent." The phrase "get bent" means "get bent over," in other words, "screw you."
What does leather upper mean?
the upper part of the boot is leather
What is a warped head?
Top of the engine (head) damaged by overheating and bent so it does not seal properly
What does the idiom get out of bent mean?
It is bent out of shape. It means that someting isn't what it should be. A person bent out of shape is reacting badly to a situation.
What does top grain leather with leather match mean?
real leather on the seating areas with vinyl leather looking material on sides and back.
