That toddler is hell on wheels when he gets tired.
hell on wheels
idiomA situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.
Origin
disputed originFirst used to refer to the towns at the end of the Union Pacific Railroad when under construction.
The new manager is hell on wheels, demanding constant updates and firing anyone who makes a mistake.
The frontier town was known as hell on wheels, a lawless place where outlaws and gold seekers clashed nightly in the dusty streets.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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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 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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fucking hell
An exclamation of great surprise.
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give someone hell
To castigate someone; to dress them down.
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grease the wheels
To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.