Robin Hood adj.
good; thus as no Robin Hood, no good.
(con. 1914–18) Songs and Sl. of the British Soldier. | ||
Rhy. Sl. 9: A clip in the ‘Newingtons’ will do him a bit of ‘Robin Hood’. | ||
Dict. of Rhy. Sl. 101: no Robin Hood No bloody good, used extensively in the army 1914–18, now obsolescent. | ||
Dict. of Cockney Rhy. Sl. | ||
Guardian 22 Aug. 5: The old... [...] Robin Hood – Good. |