"HE-double-hockey-sticks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: "Hell" spelled out, referring to the fact that capital "L" looks like a hockey stick. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=HE-double-hockey-sticks}} HE-double-hockey-sticks pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Hell. Tags: euphemistic, idiomatic, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): English abbreviated euphemisms Related terms: HE-double-toothpicks
    Sense id: en-HE-double-hockey-sticks-en-noun-Nevjodl~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2002, Eric G. Stephan, R. Wayne Pace, Powerful Leadership: How to Unleash the Potential in Others and Simplify Your Own Life:",
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          "text": "He's made the mother's life a living HE-double-hockey-sticks, my daughter says.",
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        {
          "ref": "2005, Mike Joens, Blood Reins: A Detective Sandra Cameron Mystery:",
          "text": "She knew Kate didn't have a snowball's chance in HE-Double hockey-sticks, with Angelina's Zee-Zee and Bud's Mister Dobson winning everything.",
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