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.

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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But he has been to hell and back since his last fight against Damon Hague back in March.

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