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What the hell was that

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt//

Significato di What the hell was that

An exclamation used to express surprise or confusion about something unexpected.

In simple words: A strong expression of surprise or confusion.

What the hell was that in una frase

• When I heard the loud crash, I shouted, 'What the hell was that?!'
• After watching the bizarre movie, I turned to my friend and said, 'What the hell was that?'
• As the lights flickered, I wondered, 'What the hell was that sound?'
• When the animal jumped out of the bushes, I exclaimed, 'What the hell was that?!'

Come usare What the hell was that

Use this phrase to express shock or disbelief. It's informal and may be considered rude or inappropriate in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone exclamation

Memory hint

Imagine someone reacting to a strange noise with confusion, saying, 'What the hell was that?!'

Parole correlate

Collocations with What the hell was that

• shout what the hell
• ask what the hell
• respond with what the hell

Synonyms for What the hell was that

• What on earth was that
• What the heck was that
• What was that
• What in the world was that
• Seriously?

Common mistakes with What the hell was that

• Used in formal situations where a more polite phrase is needed.
• Confused with 'What the heck?' which is milder.
• Misused as a question rather than an expression of emotion.

Domande frequenti su What the hell was that

Cosa significa What the hell was that?

A strong expression of surprise or confusion.

Cosa significa What the hell was that in italiano?

A strong expression of surprise or confusion.

Qual è la definizione di What the hell was that?

An exclamation used to express surprise or confusion about something unexpected.

Come si usa What the hell was that in una frase?

When I heard the loud crash, I shouted, 'What the hell was that?!'

Puoi fare un altro esempio di What the hell was that?

After watching the bizarre movie, I turned to my friend and said, 'What the hell was that?'

Quali sono i sinonimi di What the hell was that?

Alcune alternative comuni sono What on earth was that, What the heck was that, What was that, What in the world was that, Seriously?.

Quali parole si abbinano a What the hell was that?

Si abbina spesso a shout what the hell, ask what the hell, respond with what the hell.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con What the hell was that?

Used in formal situations where a more polite phrase is needed. Confused with 'What the heck?' which is milder. Misused as a question rather than an expression of emotion.

Come si pronuncia What the hell was that?

US: //wɑt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt//, UK: //wɒt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

What the hell was that è formale o informale?

"What the hell was that" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare What the hell was that?

Use this phrase to express shock or disbelief. It's informal and may be considered rude or inappropriate in formal settings.