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The phrase "a hell of a blow" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a significant impact or setback, often in a figurative sense, such as emotional or psychological distress.
Example: "Losing the championship game was a hell of a blow to the team's morale."
Alternatives: "a huge setback" or "a significant hit."
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It must have been a hell of a blow at the time?
We didn't have 36 points when we lost Andy Carroll, so it was a hell of a blow.
Likewise, outside Wales and Wasps, where he will always be loved, Gatland's standing is about to get a hell of a blow or a considerable boost.
"One managed to get a hell of a blow onto my left eye.
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"I got a hell of a shock.
Everyone was hot and tired, but we were also here for the same reason: to report a story no one else wants to about a guy who can blow a hell of a whistle and attract a diverse combination of supporters to back him up.
"That's a hell of a lot better than the smoke Mitt Romney blew at us in Massachusetts," Mr. Curatone said.
They have put up a hell of a fight but, ultimately, nobody could have left this ground thinking it was anything but a fatal blow.
A hell of a ride.
A hell of a lot.
A hell of a lot of meetings.
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