fire and brimstone

Example Sentences

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In our modern dystopia, fire and brimstone have been replaced by ones and zeroes.

From Salon • May 24, 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

The manager's fire and brimstone reaction continued into his post-match debriefing as Guardiola's perfectionist approach bubbled to the surface, outlining what he expects from everyone at Manchester City on and off the pitch.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 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