Hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-04-14 11:04

Meaning of Hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned)

Hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned) proverb

Used to say that nothing is worse than the wrath of a woman who was betrayed in love

A: "I think I'll break up with her. I can't do this anymore!" B: "It's your choice. But please be gentle on her, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, you know."

Adrian will soon find out that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned if he keeps on cheating his girlfriend.

Other phrases about:

in the heat of the moment

To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited or angry

spit blood/venom/feathers

Express one's feelings of anger very strongly in spoken words

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

to vent your spleen

to release your anger

be put out of humor

To be put in a bad mood

Origin of Hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned)

"The Mourning Bride". (Image Source: InternetArchive)

This expression came from the play The Mourning Bride written by the English playwright and poet William Congreve in 1697:

"Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd,
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd."

The Mourning Bride is a tragic play, first performed in 1697. The line was spoken by Zara who was captured and made a prisoner and became involved in a deadly love triangle.