Sentence examples for a hell of a mistake from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a hell of a mistake" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the severity or significance of a mistake someone has made.
Example: "Missing the deadline was a hell of a mistake that cost the team the project."
Alternatives: "a huge mistake" or "a big blunder".

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Nixon had no doubt that publicly taking sides in East Pakistan would be, as he told Kissinger, "a hell of a mistake".

The New Yorker

"Those lucky people," said the driver, "My wife and I had our reception at home, and it was a hell of a mistake.

The New Yorker

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If cocaine is a hell of a drug, human ashes are one hell of a mistake.

Huffington Post

He has learned from our mistakes and has done a hell of a job with it.

Forbes

"I played a hell of a round to get to the lead, then O.K., I made some mistakes.

The New York Times - Sports

A hell of a ride.

Independent

A hell of a lot.

The New Yorker

A hell of a lot of meetings.

The Guardian

A hell of a long time.

The New Yorker

He's a hell of a fighter".

Independent

Brooke is a hell of a role.

The New Yorker

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