“What/the”

The following 5 entries include the term What/the.

what the hell

phrase

used interjectionally to express a lack of concern about consequences or risks

just what the doctor ordered

phrase

: exactly what is wanted or needed

look what the cat dragged in

phrase

used to call attention to someone who has entered the room or area

not know what the world is coming to

phrase

used to say that one is shocked or disgusted by something that has happened

what the world is coming to

phrase

used in the expressions I don't know what the world is coming to or What is the world coming to? to express shock or disgust by something that has happened in the world


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