in a world of hurt
The idiom "in a world of hurt" is often used to describe situations involving severe distress, whether physical, emotional, or situational.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Experiencing significant trouble or suffering.
Example
- After the accident, he was in a world of hurt and needed immediate medical attention.
- If you don't finish the project on time, you'll be in a world of hurt with the boss.
B2Threat
(informal)Facing severe consequences for one's actions.
Example
- If you keep lying, you're going to be in a world of hurt when the truth comes out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in a world of hurt":
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