HELL-BENT


Meaning of HELL-BENT in English

also hellbent

If you say that someone is hell-bent on doing something, you are emphasizing that they are determined to do it, even if this causes problems or difficulties for other people.

He accused Ford of being hell-bent on achieving its cuts by whatever means.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , usu ADJ on -ing / n [ emphasis ]

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