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Slang in English: 'What the hell' and other HELL expressions
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Go Tutor posted on 2014/12/21Ever wondered how to use 'hell' in everyday English without sounding rude? This video breaks down super useful expressions like 'what the hell' and 'for the hell of it,' plus pronunciation tips to make sure you nail it! You'll pick up practical phrases that native speakers use all the time.
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the hell
US /ði hɛl/
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UK /ðə hel/
- Adverb
- Used to add emphasis to a question or statement, often expressing anger or surprise.
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US /hwɑt ði hɛl/
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UK /hwɔt ðə hel/
- Interjection
- An expression of strong surprise, annoyance, or anger.
- An expression of reckless abandon or indifference to consequences.
- Phrase
- An expression of indifference or defiance.
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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- Contraction
- Contraction of 'it is'.
- Phrase
- Used to express a statement or opinion about something.
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