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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But on top of all of that, Dana is also cool as hell. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 The whole operation is smooth as hell, absorbs quickly, and leaves behind a serious glow. Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025 The singer and actress posted on Instagram a photo of herself in a workout leotard looking jacked as hell. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025 Valentin looking evil as hell in his green collar :) Chelsea’s bright yellow caftan is so hopeful and so sad, somehow. Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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