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up hill and down dale up hill and down daleAll over the area; far and wide. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I had to go up hill and down dale to find an open shop, but finally I found a tiny corner market in the hamlet.See also: and, down, hill, upup hill and down dale all over the place. 2001 Observer Why get ourselves bogged down with trials which may last many months and see our staff cross-examined up hill and down dale as defence counsel play the game of hunt the informant? See also: and, down, hill, upup ˌhill and down ˈdale to or from many places; everywhere: They cycled up hill and down dale, glad to be away from the city.A dale is a valley.See also: and, down, hill, up |