the hell you say
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Meaning · English
An expression of strong disagreement or surprise
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Câu nói thể hiện sự bất đồng hoặc ngạc nhiên mạnh mẽ
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: a phrase using hell for emphasis
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The hell you say, I don't believe that!
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “the hell you say” mean?
An expression of strong disagreement or surprise Literally: a phrase using hell for emphasis
Is “the hell you say” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.