Get hell Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈhɛɫ

GET-hel or GIT-hel

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /hˈɛl

get-HEL

Definition

To be harshly scolded or reprimanded, usually by someone in authority, because you did something wrong or made a mistake.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, sometimes considered rude. Used mainly in spoken American English. Usually appears after 'get' ("get hell from my boss") or as 'give hell.' Not literal—means strong criticism or trouble, not anything about hell itself.

• Spanish: ser regañado - recibir una bronca - ser reprendido
• Portuguese (BR): levar bronca - levar uma bronca - ser repreendido
• Portuguese (PT): levar um raspanete - ser repreendido
• Chinese (Simplified): 挨骂 - 挨训
• Chinese (Traditional): 挨罵 - 挨訓
• Hindi: बहुत डांट खाना - खूब सुनना
• Arabic: يتلقى توبيخًا شديدًا - يتعرض للعقاب
• Bengali: ভর্ৎসনা খাওয়া - ঝাড়ি খাওয়া
• Russian: схлопотать взбучку - получить нагоняй
• Japanese: ひどく叱られる - 怒鳴られる
• Vietnamese: bị mắng té tát - bị la dữ dội
• Korean: 호되게 혼나다 - 심하게 야단맞다
• Turkish: azarı işitmek - fena halde azar yemek
• Urdu: ڈانٹ کھانا - سخت سرزنش ہونا
• Indonesian: dimarahi habis-habisan - kena marah besar

Example Sentences

I will get hell if I don't finish my homework.

basic

They got hell for coming home late.

basic

You will get hell from the coach if you miss practice.

basic

Wow, you really got hell for that mistake in the meeting.

natural

If you keep breaking the rules, you're going to get hell from your parents.

natural

I forgot to lock the door and totally got hell from my roommate.

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