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hell on earth

idiom

A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.


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  1. 01

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    catch hell

    To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.

  3. 03

    cold day in Hell

    The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.

  4. 04

    come down to earth

    To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.

  5. 05

    come hell or high water

    Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.

  6. 06

    cost the earth

    To be a huge expense.

  7. 07

    edge of the earth

    A very remote place.

  8. 08

    forty minutes of hell

    The NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.

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