Going to hell in a handbasket

In the 1890s in San Fransciso there was a popular hooker named Helena who was recognizable in that she always carried a small handbasket instead of a purse or handbag; hence she acquired the nickname "Helena Handbasket". Sailors arriving in the port would often say things like "I'm gonna look up Helena Handbasket tonight" or in announcing their intention of what to do after a night at the bar, "Now I'm going to Helena Handbasket", which by association with the sinful nature of the activity involved, became the mondigreen, "going to hell in a handbasket".

Hey dude, if you don't stop chasing so much pussy you're going to hell in a handbasket.

by ostrogoth February 2, 2024

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give hell

To yell at, scream at, reprimand, scold, etc. as an expression of anger.

"Jeez! I get home five minutes past curfew, and my parents sit there and give me hell for three #*$%!^@ hours!"

by godofphotoshop March 22, 2004

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Hell

Where all the fun people go. Gays have their own little place just to party. The only reason they are there is because God is stupid enough to think Satan needs a boyfriend.

See ya in hell

by The Stubborn Fallen Angel January 20, 2018

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