forty minutes of hell
idiomThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.
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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.