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Englishhell for leather
Meaning: As fast as possible.
Example: “The moment the bell rang, the kids ran hell for leather to the playground.”
Origin: First found in the late 19th century, often in Rudyard Kipling's writing about riders in India. It probably refers to riding so hard the leather saddle suffers, though that is uncertain.
Equivalents in other languages
French: À bride abattue Literally: With the bridle down
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