From hell

prepositional phrase

Used to describe something extremely bad or terrible in a certain category.

That was the vacation from hell!
Visual representation of "from hell" - Used to describe something extremely bad or terrible in a certain category

Often appears as...

  • vacation from hell
  • date from hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

Used to describe an exceptional or extreme example of something, often negative.

He's a landlord from hell.
Visual representation of "from hell" - Used to describe an exceptional or extreme example of something, often negative

Often appears as...

  • landlord from hell
  • neighbor from hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

prepositional phrase

Used to describe something extremely bad or terrible in a certain category.

That was the vacation from hell!
Visual representation of "from hell" - Used to describe something extremely bad or terrible in a certain category

Often appears as...

  • vacation from hell
  • date from hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

prepositional phrase

Used to describe an exceptional or extreme example of something, often negative.

He's a landlord from hell.
Visual representation of "from hell" - Used to describe an exceptional or extreme example of something, often negative

Often appears as...

  • landlord from hell
  • neighbor from hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "from hell"
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Emphasis on Bad

The phrase stresses how remarkably terrible something is, beyond normal expectations.

Illustration for Emphasis on Bad
I just had the flight from hell with endless delays and turbulence.
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Sarcasm Usage

Sometimes used sarcastically to humorously exaggerate a minor inconvenience.

Illustration for Sarcasm Usage
This has to be the coffee from hell, it's slightly too bitter!
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Collocation Variety

The phrase can be attached to a wide range of nouns, not limited to common collocations.

Illustration for Collocation Variety
My phone won't stop glitching; it's the smartphone from hell.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Bad

The phrase stresses how remarkably terrible something is, beyond normal expectations.

Illustration for Emphasis on Bad
I just had the flight from hell with endless delays and turbulence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm Usage

Sometimes used sarcastically to humorously exaggerate a minor inconvenience.

Illustration for Sarcasm Usage
This has to be the coffee from hell, it's slightly too bitter!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collocation Variety

The phrase can be attached to a wide range of nouns, not limited to common collocations.

Illustration for Collocation Variety
My phone won't stop glitching; it's the smartphone from hell.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Bad

The phrase stresses how remarkably terrible something is, beyond normal expectations.

Illustration for Emphasis on Bad
I just had the flight from hell with endless delays and turbulence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm Usage

Sometimes used sarcastically to humorously exaggerate a minor inconvenience.

Illustration for Sarcasm Usage
This has to be the coffee from hell, it's slightly too bitter!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collocation Variety

The phrase can be attached to a wide range of nouns, not limited to common collocations.

Illustration for Collocation Variety
My phone won't stop glitching; it's the smartphone from hell.
Visual representation of the word "From hell"

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