How to Pronounce "to hell and gone"
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡɔn
tuh-HELL-uhn-GAWN
tˈuː/ /hˈɛl/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈɒn
tu-HELL-and-GON
Definition
Used to describe a place that is extremely far away, often difficult to reach, or completely remote. It's an informal, colorful way to say "really far away."
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡɔn
British English
tˈuː/ /hˈɛl/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-HELL-uhn-GAWN
UK
tu-HELL-and-GON
Listen in Context
The cabin is to hell and gone from the nearest town.
He walked to hell and gone just to buy bread.
Their house is to hell and gone out in the desert.
Seriously, her place is to hell and gone—bring snacks for the drive.