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What does it mean "heck"? please help me.

    November 4, 2014

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    https://www.duolingo.com/profile/MeltingPsychic
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      It's often used as a way of avoiding saying 'hell' around the especially sensitive. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=heck

      November 4, 2014
      https://www.duolingo.com/profile/psionpete
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      It is a mild swear word or expletive.

      November 4, 2014
      https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Fazac

        It's used to mildly express surprise or frustration to something. Eg "The car won't start" … "Oh heck!" similar to "Oh my God".

        November 4, 2014
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