catch hell
Face severe reprimand
To catch hell is to be severely criticized, punished, or subjected to harsh treatment: I'm going to catch hell from my boss for missing that deadline.
The phrase implies facing angry consequences for something you did or failed to do.
Variants include catch it and the milder catch heck.
Heated liquid, or trouble
- difficultyState of being hard
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- predicamentDifficult, unpleasant situation
- bindFasten or obligate
jam · pickle · deep trouble · mess · scrape · tight spot · hot seat · doghouse
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- tongue-lashingHarsh verbal scolding
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
upbraiding · dressing-down · lecture · censure · reproach · chiding · earful · telling-off
Indirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- aftermathResults following an event
- ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes
penalty · accountability · price · cost · payback · liability · outcome · results
Trained self-control or specialty
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
retaliation · correction · sanction · judgment · penance · karma · nemesis
hot water
Heated liquid, or trouble
- difficultyState of being hard
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- predicamentDifficult, unpleasant situation
bind · jam · pickle · deep trouble · mess · scrape · tight spot · hot seat · doghouse · grief
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- tongue-lashingHarsh verbal scolding
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
admonishment · upbraiding · dressing-down · lecture · censure · reproach · chiding · earful · telling-off · harangue
repercussions
Indirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- aftermathResults following an event
ramifications · penalty · accountability · price · cost · payback · liability · outcome · results · impact
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
vengeance · retaliation · correction · sanction · judgment · penance · karma · nemesis