be hell on (one)

To be distressing or unpleasant for one. This situation has been hell on Nancy. I know the uncertainty is really wearing on her. This audit has been hell on my whole team. Thank goodness it's almost over! Grief is hell on anyone. Dealing with loss is a long, difficult process.

be hell on

be unpleasant or harmful to.

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be hell on (one)
hell on
hell on (someone or something)
be hell
hell if I know
hell no
hell of a
hell of a (person or thing)
hell of a someone/something
a hell of a

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