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what the devil
interjection
Used to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.
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If the Bible isn't consistent about what the Devil does, how can we expect Hollywood to be? 2. THE DEVIL IS CURIOUSLY ENCUMBERED BY RULES, BOUNDARIES, BUREAUCRACY.
What the devil!
what the devil determines each particular variation?
What the devil is going on?
"What the devil is Shredder doing?" Meyer-Kahlen exclaimed.
The Earl: What the devil is going on, Carson?
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If it has often strayed far from the conventions, nay the verities of Test batting, it has also been hugely enjoyable, contributing to the what-the-devil's-going-to-happen-next factor.
That is what the Devils do; they play defense.
I knew what the Devils organization was about.
On July 1, Lamoriello made what the Devils considered to be a competitive offer.
A solid outing, after losses in Toronto and Pittsburgh, was what the Devils wanted -- and got.
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