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How to Pronounce "catch hell"

expression

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈhɛɫ
KATCH-hel
kˈætʃ/ /hˈɛl
KATCH-HEL

Definition

To be strongly criticized or scolded for something you did wrong.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈhɛɫ

British English

kˈætʃ/ /hˈɛl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KATCH-hel

UK

KATCH-HEL

Listen in Context

If you break the rules, you'll catch hell from the teacher.

She knew she would catch hell for coming home late.

I caught hell from my parents when I failed the test.

We're going to catch hell if the boss finds out about this mistake.