fire-and-brimstone
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fire-and-brimstone
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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If there was any doubt whether he could get back to his heights of six years ago, they were answered in 30 deliveries of fire and brimstone.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
Televangelists such as Jimmy Swaggart, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Kenneth Copeland were preaching fire and brimstone and the importance of tithing.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025
Sanders began Wednesday's hearing with his usual fire and brimstone.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023
After a brutal loss to Stanford, players expected fire and brimstone from McKay, who was hardly the warm, cuddly type.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2022
A blistering attack would be preferable, some flying fur, a little fire and brimstone.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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