hell mend someone

English

Interjection

hell mend someone

1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Expressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.
   • 2008, Jessica Stirling, The Fields of Fortune, →ISBN:

     '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 ...

   • 2010, George Friel, A Glasgow Trilogy, →ISBN, page 229:

     And then hell mend you. You've never danced in your life, have you? Well, by God, she'll lead you a dance.

   • 2013, Christine Marion Fraser, Kinvara Wives, →ISBN:

     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.