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.