Heath Robinson
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of Heath Robinson
C20: named after William Heath Robinson (1872–1944), British cartoonist
Example Sentences
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Biden held a large White House bill-signing ceremony and gave the pen to the young daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson, who died of cancer and for whom the legislation is named.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023
First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, called the Pact Act, in August, more than 185,000 veterans have applied for its benefits, according to the White House.
From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2022
Danielle Robinson recalled how her husband’s return home from Iraq turned from a relief to “the biggest nightmare of our lives” after Heath Robinson was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 lung cancer 10 years later.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022
The president was joined at the signing ceremony by the surviving wife and daughter of the bill’s namesake, Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2022
The canonical supplier of bizarre, elaborate, and non-functional gadgetry — where Rube Goldberg and Heath Robinson shop.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Raymond, Eric S.
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