| 词组 | play hell |
| 释义 | Idiom play hellplay (merry) hell informal to complain a lot or to behave very badly.She played merry hell about coming on this trip, but I think she enjoyed it in the end. play (merry) hell with (someone or something)To cause issues or disruptions for someone or something. This wonky Internet signal is playing merry hell with my site edits right now. play merry hellTo complain loudly or disruptively; to behave in a chaotic or disruptive manner. The team's star quarterback played merry hell about the team's new policy, but he fell in line once the season started. The kids have been playing merry hell since dinner. I think we need to get them to bed! play hell with someone or somethingFig. to cause enormous disruptions with someone or something. (Use discretion with hell.) Your proposal would play hell with Gerry and his plans. This new event really plays hell with my schedule. play hellorplay merry hellmainly BRITISHIf someone plays hell or plays merry hell, they cause trouble by behaving badly or complaining a lot. I went to the school and played hell with them. She played merry hell and stormed out in a rage. Note: Verbs such as kick up, raise or create can be used instead of play. I will be raising merry hell at the meeting tomorrrow. play (merry) hell withthrow into turmoil; disrupt. informal |
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