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hell–for–leather
adverb
Definition of hell–for–leather
: in a hell-for-leather manner : at full speed rode hell–for–leather down the trail
From the M-W Editors
1889
First Known Use of hell–for–leather
1889
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hell–for–leather
adjective
Definition of hell–for–leather
: marked by determined recklessness, great speed, or lack of restraint a cocky, hell–for–leather fighting man — H. H. Martin
1920
First Known Use of hell–for–leather
1920
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