been to hell and back
been to hell and back
Having endured a difficult, trying, or perilous situation and overcome it. Josh and I have been to hell and back over the years, 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. Cynthia's been to hell and back with this illness. I'm so glad she's finally in remission.
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been to hell and back
phr. to have survived a great deal of trouble. What a terrible day! I feel like I have been to hell and back.
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References in periodicals archive
One woman said she had
been to hell and back but could now smile about the future.
I am a mature and experienced nurse who has just
been to hell and back because of a bullying superior.
But he has
been to hell and back since his last fight against Damon Hague back in March.
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