have hell to pay

To incur very negative or severe consequences. You'll have hell to pay if you come home after curfew yet again. You borrowed Dad's car without asking? If he finds out, you'll have hell to pay! My sister hates when I go through her stuff, so we need to be quick—otherwise, I'll have hell to pay.

See also: have, hell, pay, to

See also:

hell to pay
hell to pay, there'll be
hell/the devil to pay
there'll be hell to pay
have hysterics
give (one) a licking
take (something) for a spin
good scout, a
a good scout
scout

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