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Free sign upThe phrase "what the hey" is not typically considered correct or formal English, and is more commonly used in spoken language or informal writing.
It is typically used as an expression of surprise, confusion, or indifference. Example: "I can't believe she just quit her job without another one lined up. What the hey was she thinking?".
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what the hey
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What the hell
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"What the hey.
But what the hey.
Now, though, I just think what the hey.
So, what the hey: This old propaganda poster's available for the energy debate:.
And what the hey, he seemed to enjoy smoking pot with his adult son.
"I see these patients come in, and they're with two elderly people, and I'm like, 'What the hey?' " Dr. Schoolcraft said.
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Dan Rather Reports is a commendably entrepreneurial undertaking, as are his other what-the-hey ventures, including his Daily Show appearance during the recent midterm election night.
Representative Yoho was one of the very first members of Congress to verbalize the what-the-hey theory of global finance, possibly because he had all that background in debt management from his business, which is being a large-animal veterinarian.
What the Say Hey Kid and Will the Thrill and the Bondses could not do, Edgar Renteria and Tim Lincecum could.
And the sites certainly might give those girls the suggestion to... hey, what the hell, give it a try.
It was older players saying, 'Hey, what the hell do y'all think you're doing?' It was a don't-rock-the-boat mentality".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com