Meaning of the word "hell bent" in English

What does "hell bent" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hell bent

US /ˈhɛl bɛnt/
UK /ˈhɛl bɛnt/

Adjective

determined to do something, especially something that is bad or harmful

Example:
He was hell bent on getting revenge.
They were hell bent on winning the game, no matter the cost.