Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the hell you say

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: the hel-l y-ou say
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

I vehemently disagree with you; I will not obey you.

phrase

What you are saying is unbelievable; it cannot be true.

phrase

What you are saying is unbelievable; it cannot be true.

Example Sentences

""The hell you say!" rejoined McBane. "I'll leave this car when I get good and ready, and that won't be till I've finished this cigar. See?""
""The hell you say!" ejaculated the man, in amazement. "This Glidden is a German agent—perhaps a spy. He's no labor leader.""
""The hell you say," Mr. Brzezinski replied indignantly, according to Mr. Allen, "Henry was working for our side.""
""The hell you say! Mister, I was appointed to the position by the city council! . . . I am a public servant, and you have no authority over me.""
"Head office brought in all those new policies without consulting anyone and now people are upset and nothing is working right? The hell you say!"

Phrases

like hell the hell what the hell

Frequently Paired Words

like hell the hell what the hell

Questions

What does the hell you say mean?: I vehemently disagree with you; I will not obey you.

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