what the hell
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It's not important, who cares, as in It cost a lot more, but what the hell, we can afford it. [Second half of 1800s] Also see what of it.
An intensive of what, as in What the hell do you think you're doing? [First half of 1800s] Also see under on earth.
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Words nearby what the hell
what's the idea, what's the matter, what's up, what's what, what's with, what the hell, what've, What will be, will be, what with, whaup, whaur
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How to use what the hell in a sentence
I'm beginning to get that what-the-hell-am-I-doing-here feeling.
First on the Moon|Jeff Sutton