Match made in hell Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A humorous or sarcastic expression describing two people or things that work very badly together, often causing problems for themselves or others.
Usage & Nuances
Always ironic or humorous; never positive. Commonly used for romantic couples, business partnerships, or combinations that are clearly bad. Opposite of 'match made in heaven'. Often exaggerates how poorly two things work together.
Example Sentences
Tom and Jerry are a match made in hell.
basic
Their skills and personalities make them a match made in hell for this project.
basic
Pineapple on pizza is a match made in hell for some people.
basic
Those two working together? That’s a match made in hell if I’ve ever seen one.
natural
Mixing my mom’s cooking with my dad’s ideas is a match made in hell.
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When it comes to group projects, laziness and poor communication are a match made in hell.
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