English Dictionary

like hell

prep_phrase

(intensifier) In a manner that uses all of the strength, speed, or effort that a person can summon. / (negator) Used ironically to express the opposite of one's intentions / Bad or badly.

I ran away from that place like hell.

意味（1）

(intensifier) In a manner that uses all of the strength, speed, or effort that a person can summon.

You'd better run like hell!

意味（2）

(negator) Used ironically to express the opposite of one's intentions

Me do the washing up? Like hell I will!

意味（3）

Bad or badly.

You look like hell!