How to Pronounce "hell on wheels"
expression
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhwiɫz/, /ˈwiɫz
HEL-on-WEELZ
hˈɛl/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈiːlz
HEL-on-WEE-lz
Definition
A person or thing that causes a lot of trouble, excitement, or chaos, often with high energy or aggression. Sometimes used admiringly for fierce determination, but usually implies someone is difficult to handle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈhwiɫz/, /ˈwiɫz
British English
hˈɛl/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEL-on-WEELZ
UK
HEL-on-WEE-lz
Listen in Context
My little brother is hell on wheels when he eats too much sugar.
That old dog is hell on wheels—he won’t let anyone near the yard.
The new manager is hell on wheels—she changed all the rules on the first day.
Jake’s been hell on wheels ever since he got that motorcycle.