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hell on wheels

hell on wheels noun: a situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.

Noun

hell on wheels (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) A situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.

Origin of hell on wheels

First used to refer to the towns at the end of the Union Pacific Railroad when under construction.

Questions about hell on wheels

What does hell on wheels mean?
Hell on wheels means a situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.
What part of speech is hell on wheels?
Hell on wheels is a noun.

Words near hell on wheels in the dictionary

  1. hell night
  2. hell nights
  3. hell no
  4. hell of a
  5. hell on earth
  6. hell on wheels
  7. hell or high water
  8. hell pig
  9. hell pigs
  10. hell realm
  11. hell ship

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