Meaning of the word "like hell" in English
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like hell
US /laɪk hɛl/
UK /laɪk hɛl/
Idiom
1.
with great speed, force, or enthusiasm
Example:
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He ran like hell to catch the bus.
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It was raining like hell, so we stayed inside.
2.
used to emphasize a negative statement or refusal
Example:
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Will I help him? Like hell I will!
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He thinks he's so smart. Like hell he is!
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