Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
there'll be hell to pay
idiom
ðɛr l bi hɛl tə peɪ
Definition
A phrase expressing that there will be serious consequences or trouble resulting from a situation or action.
Examples
- “If you don’t finish your homework, there’ll be hell to pay with the teacher.”
- “When the boss finds out what happened, there’ll be hell to pay!”
Meaning
The expression suggests that if something goes wrong or if certain actions are not taken seriously, there will be significant fallout or difficulties to face.
Synonyms
- consequences
- repercussions
- trouble
