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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.

2

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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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
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