Meaning of 'Round the houses'
What does the saying 'Round the houses' mean?
Idiom: Round the houses
Meaning:
If you go round the houses, you do something in an inefficient way when there is a quicker, more convenient way.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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