over the river and through the woods

Meaning

(figuratively) Trying to achieve a particular task, often with difficulty.

(figuratively) Lost.

(figuratively) Having lost one's mind; insane.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over,‎ the,‎ river,‎ and,‎ through,‎ the,‎ woods.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Hazel squinted. "How far?" "Just over the river and through the woods." Percy raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? To Grandmother's house we go?" Frank cleared his throat. "Yeah, anyway. Rick Riordan

Words in the phrase

over the river and through woods

Close letter words and terms

over the phone Over the Rainbow over the river over the sea over the seas over the short term