like hell
like hell
1. An intensifier used when one puts forth great effort to do something. I'm planning to fight like hell against this illness, so I'm researching both Western and Eastern methods of treatment.
2. A phrase used to convey one's impassioned denial, refusal, or rejection of something. A: "I don't care what you say, Mom—I'm going to that party!" B: "Like hell you are!"
See also: hell, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
like hell
1. Recklessly, extremely, as in We ran like hell to catch the train. [Mid-1800s]
2. Not at all, on the contrary, as in You think I'll call her stupid? Like hell I will! or Like hell I can't say that to Bob. [Late 1800s]
See also: hell, like
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
like ˈhell
1 (informal) very hard, very much, very fast, etc. in an effort to do something: I had to run like hell to catch the bus.
2 (spoken) used to give emphasis when saying no to a suggestion, idea, etc: ‘He thinks you’re going to lend him your car this weekend.’ ‘Like hell I am.’(Some people find this use offensive.)
See also: hell, like
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
Like hell!
exclam. That is not true!; I do not believe you! (Use caution with hell.) You’re going to a Dead concert! Like hell!
See also: like
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
like hell
Informal1. Used as an intensive: He ran like hell to catch the bus.
2. Used to express strong contradiction or refusal: He says he's going along with us—Like hell he is!
See also: hell, like
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be in it for
- be at a disadvantage
- (the) odds are against (something)
- at a disadvantage
- (something) is over (one's) head
- be more than (something)
- be more than glad, ready, etc.