Give (one) hell In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give (one) hell", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-01-04 09:01

Meaning of Give (one) hell

Give (one) hell American British informal verb phrase

1. If you say you give someone hell, you mean that you make her/his life very unpleasant by causing a lot of pain.

My son is being bullied at school. His friend gives him hell but I don't know.

I had better avoid the manager, she always gives me hell.

2. If you say you give someone hell, you mean that you scold or criticize him/her as they have done something wrong. 

My friend will give me hell if I fail to buy the concert tickets.

You should go home soon or else your mum will give you hell.

3. If you say a part of your body is giving you hell, you mean that it is very aching. 

Oh, my back is giving me hell.

The crash made my left arm break, which gave me hell.

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Grammar and Usage of Give (one) hell

Verb Forms

  • give (one) hell
  • gave (one) hell
  • given (one) hell
  • gives (one) hell
  • giving (one) hell

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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