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 growing up, 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.

See also: and, back, been, hell

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