hell
noun
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1 [singular] (usually Hell) (used without a or the) in some religions, the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death2 [uncountable, singular] a very unpleasant experience or situation in which people suffer very muchThe last three months have been hell.He went through hell during the trial.Her parents made her life hell.Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth.3 [uncountable] a swear word that some people use when they are annoyed or surprised or to emphasize something. Its use is offensive to some people.Oh hell, I've burned the pan.What the hell do you think you are doing?Go to hell!I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway.He's as guilty as hell. (North American English) ‘Do you understand?’ ‘Hell, no. I don't.’Idioms
all hell broke loose
(informal) suddenly there was a lot of noise, arguing, fighting or confusionThere was a loud bang and then all hell broke loose.beat/kick (the) hell out of somebody/something
|knock hell out of somebody/something
(informal) to hit somebody/something very hardHe was a dirty player and loved to kick hell out of the opposition.(just) for the hell of it
(informal) just for fun; for no real reasonThey stole the car just for the hell of it.from hell
(informal) used to describe a very unpleasant person or thing; the worst that you can imagineThey are the neighbours from hell.get the hell out (of…)
(informal) to leave a place very quicklyLet's get the hell out of here.give somebody hell
(informal)1 to make life unpleasant for somebodyHe used to give his mother hell when he was a teenager.My new shoes are giving me hell (= are hurting me).2 to shout at or speak angrily to somebodyDad will give us hell when he sees that mess.go to hell in a handbasket
(North American English, informal) = go to the dogs at dog nounhell for leather
(old-fashioned, British English, informal) as quickly as possibleto ride hell for leatherhell hath no fury (like a woman scorned)
(British English) used to refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to something, especially the fact that her husband or lover has been unfaithful(come) hell or high water
despite any difficulties
I was determined to go, come hell or high water.Hell's teeth
(old-fashioned, British English, informal) used to express anger or surpriseHell's teeth, I promised I'd be back by two.like hell
1 (informal) used for emphasisShe worked like hell for her exams.My broken finger hurt like hell.2 (informal) used when you are refusing permission or saying that something is not true‘I'm coming with you.’ ‘Like hell you are’ (= you certainly are not).a/one hell of a…
|a/one helluva…
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