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.