in blue blazes?



in blue blazes?

Used as an intensifier after a question word (who, what, where, when, why, and how) to express extreme confusion, surprise, or aggravation. Primarily heard in US. And just how in blue blazes am I supposed to have three reports done by 9 AM tomorrow? Where in blue blazes did you find that rusty old car? Who in blue blazes is making all that noise?
See also: blue

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Burr[bə:]
ErzsÉBetER-zhay-betHungarian
ClovisKLO-vis (English), klo-VEES (French)Ancient Germanic (Latinized), French
Diane[dai'æn]
Paulettapaw-LET-əEnglish
EalasaidEL-ah-sahjScottish