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To hell and back

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Metaphorical UsePlay
Represents surviving tough situations, not actual travel to hell. SlideStarting that business was like going to hell and back.
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Emotional WeightPlay
Conveys strong feelings of stress or trauma from past events. SlideAfter the loss of her job, she felt like she’d been to hell and back.
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Narrative DramatizationPlay
Adds drama to stories when describing difficult experiences. SlideHe recounted his journey to hell and back after escaping the wildfire.