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Express Mildness
Used to soften a statement, sound less offensive than using harsh words. Where the heck have you been?
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Colloquial Emphasis
Add emphasis in casual conversation, not usual in formal contexts. How the heck did you do that?
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Express Frustration
Can indicate a speaker's frustration without being rude or vulgar. I can't figure this out, what the heck!