The coach promised forty minutes of hell every game.
forty minutes of hell
idiomThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.
Origin
Reportedly coined by Arkansas Razorbacks coach Nolan Richardson.
Their defense was famous for forty minutes of hell, exhausting opponents from the opening tip.
Adopted from his mentor's playbook, the young coach implemented forty minutes of hell, believing that relentless pressure could overcome teams with more talent but less stamina.
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15 minutes of fame
A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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catch hell
To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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cold day in Hell
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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forty winks
A short sleep, an extra sleep, a nap.
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fucking hell
An exclamation of great surprise.