English / idiom
Have Hell to Pay
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To face severe trouble, fierce reprimands, or harsh penalties as an inevitable consequence of misbehavior.
In context
01
If the junior nurse forgets to sterilize the surgical equipment properly, there will be hell to pay from the chief surgeon.
02
You will have hell to pay with your health if you continue smoking right after serious lung surgery.
Synonyms
face dire consequences,suffer severe repercussions,incur wrath
Antonyms
escape unscathed,avoid consequences,be forgiven
Collocations
will have hell to pay,there is hell to pay,leave hell to pay