English Explanatory Dictionary

fresh hell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A new undesirable situation.
  2. Used in what-questions for emphasis.

Word forms

fresh hell fresh hells

Etymology

Quote Investigator offers a convincing analysis of this phrase's origins: it is apparent that Dorothy Parker's use of it had earlier influences or antecedents, but her use of it led others to further popularize it.

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