Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sam-hill
noun
/sæm hɪl/
Definition
A slang expression used to denote confusion or as a placeholder for something that is not clear or known.
Examples
- Where in Sam Hill did you put my keys?
- I can’t believe it; what in Sam Hill is going on here?
Meaning
The phrase is often used to express frustration or bewilderment about a situation, equivalent to asking ‘what on earth’ or ‘what the heck’.
Synonyms
- what on earth
- what the heck
- what in the world
