hell week
The 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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new recruits dread hell week every year.”
“The fraternity members forced the pledges to complete several difficult tasks during their hell week.”
“After enduring the relentless physical and mental exhaustion of hell week, the candidates finally earned their place within the elite military unit.”
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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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all over hell's half acre
All over the place; everywhere.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026