fire and brimstone

• Phrase désignant la colère de Dieu ou le châtiment divin, souvent utilisée pour évoquer un style de prédication qui insiste sur l'enfer, la damnation et les tourments de l'au-delà.

A phrase referring to the wrath of God or divine punishment, often used to describe a style of preaching that emphasizes hell, damnation, and the torments of the afterlife.

1. Punishment and damnationC1formal

   A phrase used to describe the torments of hell, often in a religious context, emphasizing punishment for sinners.

   feu et soufre

   • The preacher delivered a sermon full of fire and brimstone.
   • He warned the congregation about the fire and brimstone awaiting the wicked.
   • The old painting depicted a scene of fire and brimstone.

2. Angry or threatening speechC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a very angry, threatening, or harsh speech or warning.

   feu et soufre

   • The boss gave a fire and brimstone speech about the company's poor performance.
   • Her email was full of fire and brimstone, threatening to fire everyone.
   • The politician's fire and brimstone rhetoric scared many voters.