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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Prov. There is nothing as unpleasant as a woman who has been offended or whose love has not been returned. When Mary Ann discovered that George was not in love with her, George discovered that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Bill: I'm getting tired of going out with Mary; I think I'll tell her we're through. Fred: Be careful. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, you know.

See also: hath, hell, like, scorn, woman

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Hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned).

something that you say which means a woman will make someone suffer if they treat her badly Don't be so sure she'll forgive you. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

See also: hath, hell