all over hell's half acre

The phrase "all over hell's half acre" is an idiomatic expression used to describe being scattered or spread out in an extensive area with no particular destination or sense of direction. It suggests a lack of focus or a state of disarray, as if one is wandering aimlessly through a vast, chaotic space. The reference to "hell's half acre" adds a dramatic or exaggerated element to emphasize the disorder or confusion being conveyed.