like the wrath of God

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Meaning · English

Very bad or unpleasant.

Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"You look like the wrath of God, honey," she said, hooking her hand through Anne's arm and drawing her with her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “like the wrath of God” mean?

Very bad or unpleasant.

Is “like the wrath of God” formal or informal?

like the wrath of God is generally colloquial.