living hell (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈhɛl/
Definition
A situation that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or frustrating, often causing a lot of stress or suffering.
Examples
The traffic jam was a living hell, and I was stuck in it for hours.
Her divorce was a living hell, with constant arguments and financial struggles.
How to Use living hell
- be a living hell (phrase)
- to be a very unpleasant or difficult experience — "The exam was a living hell, but I managed to pass."
- go through a living hell (phrase)
- to experience a very unpleasant or difficult time — "She went through a living hell during her divorce, but she's doing better now."
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