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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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.
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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