Definition
Expressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.
In Context
- "'You do not want to look after yourself at all. You want Roderick Peters to look after you. Well, hell mend you, Nicola, hell mend you,' Charlotte snapped ..."
- "And then hell mend you. You've never danced in your life, have you? Well, by God, she'll lead you a dance."
- "Just because he's single he thinks he can do anything he wants with anybody and hell mend him if this latest venture turns sour on him."