Play (merry) hell with something/somebody In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "play (merry) hell with something/somebody", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-03-19 06:03

Meaning of Play (merry) hell with something/somebody

Play (merry) hell with something/somebody British phrase informal

 To cause many negative problems for someone or something; to affect someone or something badly

The heavy rain played hell with our picnic.

His decision has played merry hell with my plan.

Other phrases about:

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

Long Pole in the Tent
somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish
The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
drastic times call for drastic measures

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

Grammar and Usage of Play (merry) hell with something/somebody

Verb Forms

  • plays (merry) hell with something/somebody
  • played (merry) hell with something/somebody
  • playing (merry) hell with something/somebody

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

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blow your own trumpet
Show off or brag about yourself
Example: My boss doesn't appreciate the new staff because she always blows her own trumpet despite the fact that she never finishes her work well.
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