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Meaning of play hell with | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of play the devil with.

Examples

“For the third time I played hell with the bell. As I lay⟳ waiting I could hear⟳ a sort⟳ of murmurousness beyond the door.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

play hob with play hookey play hookie play hooky play host to play house

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