hell on earth
The phrase "hell on earth" is often used to describe situations or places of extreme suffering or hardship.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A place or situation marked by extreme suffering, misery, or torment.
Example
- The aftermath of the war turned the city into hell on earth.
- Living in such poverty felt like hell on earth for many families.
C1Metaphorical
(literary)An environment or experience that is exceptionally harsh or unbearable, akin to a nightmare.
Example
- For the refugees, the camp was hell on earth, with little food and constant fear.
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