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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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why on earthUsed to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.Rate it:

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come down to earthTo be brought back to reality; to lose one's dreams.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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salt of the earthA decent, dependable, unpretentious person.Rate it:

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the salt of the earthwonderfulRate it:

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Earth toUsed to call the attention of a distracted person.Rate it:

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earth upTo cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.Rate it:

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down-to-earthPractical; realistic; pragmatic.Rate it:

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God's green earthThe world.Rate it:

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cost the earthto be a huge expenseRate it:

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move heaven and earthTo do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.Rate it:

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salt of the earthA most worthy person.Rate it:

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paradise on earthAn ideal or idyllic place.Rate it:

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Down to EarthRealistic; Sensible; PracticalRate it:

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Four Corners of the EarthFrom all across the world, from all over the placeRate it:

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go to the ends of the earthTo do everything possible to achieve something.Rate it:

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run to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:

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scum of the earthAn unwanted individual, the worst type of person or people.Rate it:

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the ends of the earthThe furthest reaches of the land.Rate it:

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the heart of the earthJesus said that he would be in the heart of the earth for three days meaning in the earth in the tomb. Jonah was in the “heart of the sea” meaning below the waves.Rate it:

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what on earthUsed to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.Rate it:

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what on god's green earth just happenedWhat just happenedRate it:

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why on god's green earth"on God's green Earth" is used to add emphasis to the question "Why...?"; precedes the rest of the question while conveying that the speaker is astonished as to why some situation exists.Rate it:

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for the hell of itFor no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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in one hell of a hurryIn a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.Rate it:

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snowball's chance in hellLittle or no likelihood of occurrence or success.Rate it:

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to hell in a handbasketTo a bad state of affairs quickly.Rate it:

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f**ing hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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a cold day in hellAn event that will never happen.Rate it:

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hell, fire and brimstonehorror and destructionRate it:

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catch hellBe severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.Rate it:

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fucking hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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hell and half of georgiaA very large region; everywhere.Rate it:

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The Hell You Say?Depression Daze Ejaculation Offered In Response to Another's Astonishing, Earth Shaking, Unbelievable, Astounding 'Remark':Rate it:

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the road to hell is paved with good intentionswell-intended acts can lead to disasterRate it:

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Damn It To Hell!Expletive of Depression DazeRate it:

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all hell broke looseA great disaster happened or chaos ensued.Rate it:

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hell mend someoneExpressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.Rate it:

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the hell out ofUsed as an intensifier.Rate it:

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hell hath no fury like a woman scornedA woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.Rate it:

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raise hellTo cause a great disturbance.Rate it:

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all hell breaks looseVi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.Rate it:

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come hell or high waterRegardless of the hardships.Rate it:

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hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.Rate it:

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no way in sam hellAbsolutely notRate it:

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to hell withUsed to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.Rate it:

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all over hell's half acreAll over the place; everywhere.Rate it:

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cold day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.Rate it:

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