Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hell-for-leather
idiom
/hɛl fɔrˈlɛðər/
Definition
In a reckless or hurried manner; at full speed regardless of the consequences.
Examples
- He rode hell-for-leather down the highway, trying to catch up with his friends.
- They were moving hell-for-leather to finish the project before the deadline.
- The children ran hell-for-leather towards the playground.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hell-for-leather’ describes doing something with great urgency or enthusiasm, often without consideration for safety or the potential for negative outcomes.
Synonyms
- At full speed
- Headlong
- Like a bat out of hell
