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HELL TO PAY, HAVE

(to be) in serious trouble
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1. I don’t know how the accident happened, but the car fender is ruined. I’m going to have hell to pay when I get home.
2. Your parents told you not to be late getting home again. If you don’t get home on time tonight, you’ll have hell to pay

Synonyms: in Dutch; in hot water; in the doghouse.


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