What Does "there'll be a lot more hell to pay" Mean?
Learn what "there'll be a lot more hell to pay" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
there'll be a lot more hell to pay.
It means serious trouble or punishment will come because of someone's actions.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is warning someone that they will face consequences for what they have done.
Usage Scenario
Use this in very angry or dramatic speech when you want to warn about consequences. It sounds threatening and is not appropriate in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
There'll be hell to pay.
You'll pay for this.
There will be consequences.
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