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what the Devil

idiom

Used to add emphasis to “what” when beginning a question.


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  1. 01

    ain't what it used to was

    Is not what it used to be; (expressing nostalgia).

  2. 02

    come what may

    In spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.

  3. 03

    dance with the devil

    To engage in risky and immoral behavior.

  4. 04

    devil dancing

    Risky, reckless or potentially immoral behavior.

  5. 05

    devil in disguise

    A person or thing that appears to be good, honest, or upstanding, but is inherently nasty, evil, or damaging.

  6. 06

    devil lies in the details

    Synonym of devil is in the details.

  7. 07

    do exactly what it says on the tin

    To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.

  8. 08

    do what

    An intensified version of what? or huh?, expressing surprise or lack of comprehension

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