Who is Sam Hill? I always hear "what the sam hill?", what does it mean?

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Who is Sam Hill? I always hear "what the sam hill?", what does it mean?

2006-06-12 04:52:18 · 3 answers · asked by ?_?_?_? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

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"I dreamed I saw Sam Hill last night
As alive as you or me-
Said I, 'But Sam you're 10 years dead'
'I never died', said he."

It's a union song about a martyr for the unions. His name is used in place of hell in some light cursing.

2006-06-12 06:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

'Sam Hill' is a somewhat antiquated euphemism for 'hell'. It was not all that long ago when 'hell' was not used in polite company.

2006-06-12 04:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ultimately alteration of hell

2006-06-12 04:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by smilingmick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋