"hell on wheels" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: First used to refer to the towns at the end of the Union Pacific Railroad when under construction. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=hell on wheels}} hell on wheels (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic) A situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Related terms: on wheels
    Sense id: en-hell_on_wheels-en-noun-GZzr0Kzu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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