have been to hell and back

have been to hell and back

To have endured a difficult, trying, or perilous situation and overcome it. Josh and I have been to hell and back growing up, so I knew I had to have him as my best man at my wedding. Wow, it sounds like you've been to hell and back! I'm just glad you're home safe now.See also: and, back, been, have, hell

have been to hell and back

Fig. to have survived a great deal of trouble. What a terrible day! I feel like I have been to hell and back. After a day of shopping, I feel like I have been to hell and back.See also: and, back, been, have, hell