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What the hell was that

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

Significado de 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 em uma 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?!'

Como usar 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?!'

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre What the hell was that

O que significa What the hell was that?

A strong expression of surprise or confusion.

O que significa What the hell was that em português?

A strong expression of surprise or confusion.

Qual é a definição de What the hell was that?

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

Como se usa What the hell was that em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de What the hell was that?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de What the hell was that?

Algumas alternativas comuns são What on earth was that, What the heck was that, What was that, What in the world was that, Seriously?.

Que palavras combinam com What the hell was that?

Costuma combinar com shout what the hell, ask what the hell, respond with what the hell.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.

Como se pronuncia What the hell was that?

US: //wɑt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt//, UK: //wɒt ðə hɛl wəz ðæt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

What the hell was that é formal ou informal?

"What the hell was that" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar 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.