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fire and brimstone

[fahyuhr-uhn-brim-stohn] / ˈfaɪər ənˈbrɪmˌstoʊn /


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Hell isn’t fire and brimstone after all; it’s wallpaper, beige carpet and drop ceilings.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Pete Hegseth has been talking like a Marvel villain lately, threatening fire and brimstone with LLM-tinged evocations of doom.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Soon, Chuck’s preaching at Calvary Chapel is less fire and brimstone and more peace and love, with a rock band, Love Song, to boot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Having come into this full of fire and brimstone they shipped an early try.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2022

With no more chat Eurykleia obeyed and fetched out fire and brimstone.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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