Sam Hill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Sam Hill
1830–40, Sam (originally salmon, variant of Sal(o)mon an oath) + hill, euphemism for hell
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“I can’t believe I’m getting my first VMA tonight. I just have one question: What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for?” she said, adding “I’m kidding, I love you MTV, this is amazing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025
But the memories have stayed and been recorded by the Museum of London, external-link alongside those of his friend and fellow 1960s ball boy Sam Hill.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2023
Sam Hill, an editor at the technology website Digital Trends, has penned 647 articles about Wordle.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2023
Authorities said just before 8 a.m., a strong odor of gas was reported in the 13000 block of Sam Hill Lane in the Mount Airy neighborhood.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2019
“What in Sam Hill were y’all doin’?” Grandpop straightened up just like Ernie did whenever he got caught doing something he had no business doing.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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