hell week
idiomThe 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.
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a week from next Tuesday
Some unspecified time in the future.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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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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flavor of the week
A fad; someone or something that is held in esteem or receives attention for a short amount of time.
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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.