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.
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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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