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Discover LudwigThe phrase "hell to pay" is correct and commonly used in written English, particularly in informal or casual writing.
It means that there will be serious consequences or trouble as a result of something. Example: "If you don't finish your report on time, there will be hell to pay from your boss." In this sentence, the speaker is warning the listener that there will be serious consequences if they do not complete their report on time.
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hell to pay
noun
Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
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There will be hell to pay".
But when they got there, there was hell to pay.
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"But, for a new one there is hell to pay".
There should be hell to pay for those responsible".
And if I can't, there'll be hell to pay.
"There was hell to pay back home with our wives".
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Unless Pip comes forward, there will be hell to pay.
"There was hell to pay visually at first," he said.
There'd be hell to pay for ruining them.
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