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The Expression "Sam Hell"

I have heard the expression "What in the Sam Hell"; are you doing, is going on here, etc. Who is Sam Hell, and why is he associated with people doing something they shouldn't? :)
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pentacorn · F
Sam Hill is a euphemism, of unknown origin, for the devil, so it’s like saying, “What in the devil (hell) is going on here?” so you were close.
AlienZipper · 61-69, M
I've always heard it as Sam Hill...
Ismiles001 · 56-60, M
@AlienZipper Still don't know who Sam is, or why he's associated with trouble :)
AlienZipper · 61-69, M
@Ismiles001 I don't know either. My parents used it when I was growing up, even they didn't know, lol...
pentacorn · F
@Ismiles001 Sam is the devil, he resides in hell, and trouble is his middle name.

*see my original comment for further details
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hill_%28euphemism%29
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