Meaning of Sam Hill | Babel Free

Definitions

An intensifier.

slang

Examples

“What the Sam Hill do you think⟳ you're doing?”

“Who the Sam Hill does he think⟳ he is?”

“Where in Sam Hill is that dog off to?”

“Walter poured syrup on his vegetables and meat with a generous hand. He probably would have⟳ poured it into his milk glass had I not asked what the sam hill he was doing.”

““Oh, what in the Sam Hill are you a-wearing? I thought I was supposed to be Twain.” “I say⟳ you are incorrect, sir. I believe⟳ we decided I would be Twain.” “Twin Twains? That dog won't hunt.” “Uh, Mr. Clemens?” “Mmhmm. That's me.” “No, I'm Twain. Switch⟳ costumes, you ignominious pretender.” “You're more stubborn than a senate mule.” “Grits, grits, grits!” “Tarnation!” “Fancy pants, big-city lawyer.” “I say⟳ you are incorrect, sir.””

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