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how the devil's name

a synonym phrase for, and a less rude version of, 'how the fuck'
father: son go do your homework and improve your grades.

son (scowling): how the devil's name did you know my grades were so poor?

father: I had the common sense to clean out the ashes from the fireplace. And guess what else? Bits and pieces of your report card. Put two and two together and the result is, that you tried burning your report card; didn't want your mom and myself to see it, I'd imagine?
by Sexydimma July 31, 2016
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how the hell should I know?

a term used in a someone asks u a completely retarded question, ususally used in a sharp tone and said when ur already pissed off.
guy 1: dam i just lost my wallet
guy 2: hey dude, wheres ur wallet?
guy 1: how the hell should i know?
by squirll000 May 9, 2006
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How the fuck is Steve Jobs?

A question regarding the physical and mental wellbeing of the late tech tycoon and Microsoft founder Steve Jobs.
Person A: "They always ask who the fuck is Steve Jobs, never how the fuck is Steve Jobs..."
Person B: "Well how is Steve Jobs"
Person A: "He's fuckin' dead dude"
Person B: "Oh wow what did he died of"
Person A: "Ligma"
Person B: "Who the fuck is Steve Jobs?"
Person A: "Ligma balls"
and the cycle continues... Steve Jobs cannot get a day of goddamn rest can he
"How the fuck is Steve Jobs?" is not a hard question to ask guys
by SteveJobsDiedOfLigma April 16, 2021
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How the sausage gets made

"Knowing how the sausage gets made" essentially means understanding how something happens behind the scenes; thus, what I said basically translates to "Understanding how it (the fear of time limits, in this case) works doesn’t mean I can stop it (fear) from happening"
No one really knows how the game is played the art of trade how the sausage gets made -Aaron Burr, Hamilton the Musical
by BigDickDarwin October 29, 2020
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How the turntables

A famous misquote by michael scott, describing instant karma.
"Well, well, well... How the turntables have . . . turned''
by lildudefly February 18, 2019
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how the other half lives

A phrase used to describe the working conditions of the lower class, often involving tiresome labor, menial tasks, and/or generally bullshit jobs.
Example 1:
Friend: My parents want me to get a job or else they will kick me out of house, but it's totally stupid because they're rich and don't need any rent money.
You: Have you considered that maybe they just want you see how the other half lives, or maybe they think that 26 is way too fucking old to be mooching off senior citizens, you entitlement douche?
Friend: Hey fuck you man!

Example 2:
Friend: I thought going into the armed services as an officer would be way better than going in enlisted, but yesterday I spent the entire night standing guard over my platoon's weapons as they all slept.
You: It is possible that your superiors just want you to see how the other half lives.
Friend: Perhaps, but it still sucks ass.
by Philosofree August 4, 2014
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How the potato peels

Means the same as the "cookie crumbles", just a different spin on it.
That's just how the potato peels, not much you can do about it.
by Le Freddy tomfoolery October 29, 2023
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