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It is an informal expression of disbelief, frustration, or exasperation. You can use it when you are surprised at a situation, or when you are irritated or frustrated by something. For example: What the hell? I just spent an hour packing my suitcase and now I can't find my passport!.
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what the hell
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An intensive form of what.
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Oh, what the hell.
What the hell, right?
But what the hell.
CL: What the hell?
What the hell!
"What the hell?" he said.
What the hell was that?
"I thought, What the hell?
Then again, what the hell?
What the hell, they sold.
What the hell is that?
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