Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-hell-and-back
idiom
/tə ˈhɛl ənd bæk/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a very difficult or intense experience, often implying that someone has faced significant challenges or adversities.
Examples
- Despite going to hell and back, she remained optimistic about her future.
- He has been to hell and back with his health issues, but he never lost his spirit.
Meaning
The expression indicates enduring hardship and emerging from it, often used figuratively to highlight resilience.
Synonyms
- through thick and thin
- ups and downs
- trials and tribulations
