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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.

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A gentleman does not call his opponents vipers and consign them to hell, but Jahveh is not under any such obligations.
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You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
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