what the hell
Example Sentences
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Judge Murray Shanks said the jury's findings suggested Chowdhury "didn't know what the hell was going on", adding that it seemed a "reasonable verdict, I have to admit".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
At an event last month, Trump said “I don’t know what the hell we’re going to do” in regards to the potential offering.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
“Twenty-five years ago, Jay realized there were increasing concerns on Teton Pass, so he said, what the hell, I’m going to go up there and help,” said Kofinas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
“I almost blame Duncan more, because he was in the position, as Ron’s best friend, to stop this whole thing and say, ‘Wait a minute, Nathan, what the hell are we talking about here?’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
He jogged up to us, and I kept thinking, All I had to do was turn and walk away, what the hell is wrong with me?
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
