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
Army Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson, whose name is part of the longer, formal title of the legislation.
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 film's director Jamie Taylor says the home studio had "a very Heath Robinson home-made ethos to it", with most of the recording taking place in Ken's home-built extension.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2022
In the end there is Heath Robinson and his gun.
From Letters from France by Mack, Isaac Alexander
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