posted on April 24, 2001 09:18:27 PM new
I have done some searches, and have had no luck tonight.
Earlier in the evening the phrase "Hell bent for leather" came to mind, and I can't for the life of me figure out where this phrase came from, or what exactly it means.
Anyone have a sight for the origins of these "colloquillisms" (sp), or any insight into the meaning/reason of the phrase?
Thanks!!!
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on April 24, 2001 09:31:14 PM new
It's August, 1880. Hot, dusty cowboys are driving a herd of thirsty longhorns under dark storm clouds. Suddenly, lightening strikes a nearby mesquite tree setting it ablaze. The herd stampedes!
‘In the confusion, the chuck wagon loses a wheel and overturns. A young cowpoke is trapped amidst the thundering hooves! He’s gotta ride ‘hell bent for leather’ to avoid adding his own skull to the prairie graveyard at his feet’!”
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I initially thought it had to do with the Pony Express...knew it was related to horseback riding, I went to ask Jeeves and this is what I found. Hope it helps.
Audie Murphy was in a movie of that title in the 1960's.
posted on April 24, 2001 10:25:34 PM new
Joice that was a great site!
They did not have the one, that my partner drives me nuts with, all the time: "Six of one, half dozen of the other" or he just says " Its sixes" Drives me crazy!
ubiedaman-don't they use that phrase "Hell bent for leather" in the song Rawhide?
God now that song is stuck in my head!
