hell
/hɛl/
noun8
exclamation3
verb5
adverb2
forms
helled · helling · hells
Phrases with hell
- catch hellTo be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
- cold day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
- come hell or high waterRegardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
- for the hell of itFor no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; or to relieve boredom.
- forty minutes of hellThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.
- fucking hellAn exclamation of great surprise.
- give someone hellTo castigate someone; to dress them down.
- hell and half of GeorgiaA very large region; everywhere.
- hell aroundTo live a life of wild behavior; to stir up trouble or cause a commotion.
- hell from aboveA powerful bombardment of projectiles from above, especially in the context of war.
- hell mend someoneExpressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.
- hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.
- hell on wheelsA situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.
- hell or high waterNo matter what the adverse circumstances.
- hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
- hell weekThe week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.
- match made in hellA relationship that is likely to be unhappy or unsuccessful because the two partners are very incompatible with each other.
- no screaming hellNot particularly effective or impressive; below expectations.
- not worth hell roomworthless
- pave the road to hellTo lead to a disaster by acting with good intentions.