the hell — informal + impolite 1 used to make a statement or question more forceful Let s get the hell out of here. (chiefly US) They moved way the hell up north. How the hell did you do that? Who … Useful english dictionary
(the) [child/house/mother, etc.] from hell — the [child/house/mother, etc.] from hell humorous the worst or most unpleasant person or thing of that type that anyone can imagine. His mother s awful. She really is the mother in law from hell … New idioms dictionary
scare the hell out of somebody — scare, annoy, etc. the ˈhell out of sb idiom (informal) to scare, annoy, etc. sb very much Main entry: ↑hellidiom … Useful english dictionary
annoy the hell out of somebody — scare, annoy, etc. the ˈhell out of sb idiom (informal) to scare, annoy, etc. sb very much Main entry: ↑hellidiom … Useful english dictionary
Hell — • Hell (infernus) in theological usage is a place of punishment after death Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. hell Hell † … Catholic encyclopedia
hell — like, adj. /hel/, n. 1. the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death; the abode of evil and condemned spirits; Gehenna or Tartarus. 2. any place or state of torment or misery: They made their father s life a hell on earth. 3.… … Universalium
hell — [hel] n. [ME helle < OE hel (akin to Ger hölle, hell & ON Hel, the underworld goddess, HEL) < base of helan, to cover, hide < IE base * k̑el , to hide, cover up > L celare, to hide] 1. [often H ] Bible the place where the spirits of… … English World dictionary
Hell in popular culture — Hell is a common theme entertainment and popular culture, particularly in the Horror and Fantasy genres where it is often used as a location. [cite book last = Clute first = John authorlink = coauthors = John Grant title = The Encyclopedia of… … Wikipedia
The Church of Satan (book) — The Church of Satan: A History of the World s Most Notorious Religion is a book by Blanche Barton. It provides a history of the Church of Satan. The author is an administrator of the Church.It was published in a 200 page paperback by Hell s… … Wikipedia
Hell house — Hell houses are haunted attractions typically run by American, fundamentalist Christian churches or parachurch groups. These depict sin, the torments of the damned in Hell, and usually conclude with a depiction of heaven. They are most typically… … Wikipedia
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion — ( Protocols of the wise men of Zion , Library of Congress s Uniform Title; ru. Протоколы сионских мудрецов , or Сионские протоколы ; see also other titles) is an antisemitic tract alleging a Jewish and Masonic plot to achieve world domination. It … Wikipedia