Meaning of 'Ninth circle of hell'
What does the saying 'Ninth circle of hell' mean?
Idiom: Ninth circle of hell
Meaning:
In Dante's Inferno, the ninth circle of hell is the centre where the worst punishments are found, so it is used idiomatically for something that couldn't get worse.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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