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Ways to Say "how the hell" in English
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And how the hell did you convince your boss to drop the charges?
This is a heated question asking for the method or reason behind an unexpected outcome.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He angrily asks how someone convinced a boss to drop charges.
Usage Scenario
Use it in arguments when you want an explanation and sound upset or suspicious. The phrasing is rude because of 'how the hell.'
Better ways to say it
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How the hell did you convince your boss to drop the charges?
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How did you convince him to drop the charges?
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What did you say to make him drop the charges?
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