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hell of

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a hell of a someone/something
a surprisingly good person or thing. That was a hell of a show — great acting, amazing special effects, and a terrific ending. He's one hell of a guy.
Usage notes: sometimes written as helluva: We're going to have a helluva football team this year!
See also: hell


a hell of a something
a very difficult activity or bad thing. We had a hell of a time getting home last night. Isn't this a hell of a mess?
See also: hell

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The mind is its own place, and in it self Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.
"A hell of a chance you'd have against regular troops and machine guns," Billy retorted.
No; they not only live, but reign and redeem: and without their divine influence spread everywhere, you would be in hell--the hell of your own meanness.
 
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