hell's bells
An expression of frustration, outrage, or surpriseAn expression of frustration, outrage, or surprise.
/ˌhɛlz ˈbɛlz/
Meaning
1 senses(mildly, vulgar)An expression of frustration, outrage, or surprise.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From hell + -’s + bells, possibly an elaboration of hell (used to express anger, discontenFrom hell + -’s + bells, possibly an elaboration of hell (used to express anger, discontent, or unhappiness) with bells chosen to rhyme with hell’s.
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