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The phrase "a hell of a beating" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a severe or intense physical confrontation or defeat, often in a colloquial context.
Example: "After the match, it was clear that he had taken a hell of a beating from his opponent."
Alternatives: "a serious thrashing" or "a brutal defeat".
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The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK led with Musgrave's win while website Nettavisen.no referenced the famous commentary of Bjorge Lillelien after Norway's famous football win over England in 1981 to tell the nation's cross-country coach: "Arild Monsen, You Guys Took A Hell Of A Beating".
"I took a hell of a beating.
While equities have been rallying, commercial property has been taking "a hell of a beating"*.
Uli Hoeness, Brent Beckenbauer and all the other German history men, your team took a hell of a beating.
His attempt at a Norway moment – "Maggie Thatcher... your boys took a hell of a beating" – was frankly bizarre, and lacked the wit and breadth of the original.
By Paul Wilson at the Olympic Stadium Uli Hoeness, Franz Beckenbauer and all the other German history men, your team took a hell of a beating.
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It's a hell of a beat".
"It will take a hell of a horse to beat this horse," Crowley said to the boys in the barn all week.
"I think Manchester City have got a hell of a chance to beat this Barcelona team.
It would take a hell of a team to beat them," Williams told BBC Radio 5 live.
"The matches are only going to get harder and that was a hell of a performance by Ferrer, beating Del Potro so comfortably.
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