up hill and down dale
All 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.
up 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?
up 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.