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Definition

An intensifier, chiefly used with questions.

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In Context

  • "What in heaven's name are you doing?"
  • "Who in heaven's name told you to do that?"
  • "Where in heaven's name are my darn shoes?"
  • "In heaven’s name, get your hair out of his face! I pushed my hair behind my ears."
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Also Said As

  • in the name of heaven
  • the dickens
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Following.

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At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
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