have been to hell and back
have been to hell and back
To have endured a difficult, trying, or perilous situation and overcome it. Josh and I have been to hell and back growing up, so I knew I had to have him as my best man at my wedding. Wow, it sounds like you've been to hell and back! I'm just glad you're home safe now.
See also: and, back, been, have, hell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have been to hell and back
Fig. to have survived a great deal of trouble. What a terrible day! I feel like I have been to hell and back. After a day of shopping, I feel like I have been to hell and back.
See also: and, back, been, have, hell
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- been to hell and back
- to hell and back
- be (not) out of the woods
- be hell on
- be hell on (one)
- be hell on wheels
- be over the hump
- hump
- hell and high water
- hell of a someone/something