as hell

idiom

informal + somewhat impolite
used to make a statement more forceful
They were mad as hell.
We've been working as hard as hell to finish on schedule.
"Can you finish on schedule?" "We'll sure as hell try."

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Plus, Manny Jacinto looks snacky as hell as the show’s big villain. Joe Reid, Vulture, 31 May 2025 Those closures also look cool as hell with contoured edges and a low-profile design that integrates seamlessly with the cooler body. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2025 There's nothing like a multi-styler to get Allure editors jazzed as hell. Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 May 2025 Minnesota is tough as hell, but the defensive pressure the Thunder bring on every possession will be too much for a Timberwolves offense that can be erratic at times. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for as hell

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“As hell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20hell. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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