match made in hell
A relationship that is likely to be unhappy or unsuccessful because the two partners are very incompatible with each other.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Their marriage is a match made in hell.”
“Everyone knew they would argue constantly because their personalities were a match made in hell.”
“Despite their initial attraction, the couple soon realized that their conflicting values and temperaments created a match made in hell.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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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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be no match for
To be outmatched by; to be much weaker, less capable, or less desirable than.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026