A/one hell of a…

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idiomatic expression

Used for emphasis with adjectives to say something or someone is very good, bad, impressive, etc.

He's a hell of a good player.
Visual representation of "a/one hell of a…" - Used for emphasis with adjectives to say something or someone is very good, bad, impressive, etc.

Often appears as...

  • a hell of a good time
  • a hell of a job

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

The phrase adds strong emotion, like excitement, admiration, or frustration.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
That match was one hell of an intense game!
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Colloquial Usage

Use it in informal conversations rather than formal or written English.

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She threw one hell of a party last night.
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Positive or Negative

It can be used to describe both very good and very bad situations.

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He's in one hell of a predicament now.
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