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Meaning of to hell and back | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Through an extremely difficult or distressing situation.

idiomatic

Examples

“She's been to hell and back.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

to hell in a handbasket to hell with to high heaven to kill To Kwa Wan to let

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