Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-13
Meaning: Verified- English translation
There are no fans in hell.
- Literal wording
Hell has no fans.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying describes a task or situation as intensely difficult and exhausting, with no real prospect of comfort or relief while it lasts.
It advises someone entering such an ordeal to prepare mentally for its demands rather than expecting it to become easy or pleasant.
- When it is used
It can be said when warning someone about a particularly grueling undertaking, or when stressing that they should expect hardship rather than comfort.
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