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

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

FACKIN HELL

aussie terms for "OH MY GOD"

Aussie 1: Ey mate, wanna go visit a pub?
Aussie 2: FACKIN HELL, WE WENT YESTERDAY
Aussie 1: Ah, so wanna go?
Aussie 2: ...Yes

by lolidkboiiii June 20, 2021

Hell

Bixby public schools

Josh regnier made life hell. Oh Josh if you read this go fuck your self

by Arc hammer July 19, 2023

Hell-fired

When an Object of Food Is Fired in the Flames of Hell

"What Method did you use to cook this? Was it Wood-fired?"
"No, Its My Special Hell-Fired Pizza."

by TechyCheck September 30, 2025

Hell

Central Pennsylvania

Friend 1: I hate living in Central Pennsylvania

Friend 2: I know, it hell

by Charlottieeee_xoxo November 23, 2023

Hell's bells

Another way to say "Oh shit".

"You know, that bridge you're standing on is going to collapse at any moment."
"HELL'S BELLS-"
Splat.

by Psychoticlife June 24, 2020