It is an expression of surprise, and apparently a euphemism for the word Hell. From the Related Link: Sam Hill euphemism for "Hell," 1839, Amer.Eng., of unknown origin.
Some suspect that it came from one of at least 2 men named Sam Hill. The first notable man named Sam Hill was a surveyor. He was known for using lots of profanity, and he had quite a number of colorful tales to tell. The second notable Sam Hill was an investigator who investigated the Hatfield-McCoy family feud. Apparently, he was called in to figure out what in the "Sam Hill" was happening out there.
Additional trivia: It seems that two other idioms may be related to the Hatfield-McCoy feud -- "Don't turn this into a federal case" and "It will take an act of Congress." That family feud really did end up as a federal court case, and the US Congress did possibly end up passing a bill to help end the dispute.
From the Related Link: Sam Hill euphemism for "Hell," 1839, Amer.Eng., of unknown origin.
In sam hill is an example of an euphemistic substitution for strong language much as golly gee is. Instead of saying 'what the hell!' many people use 'what in sam hill!'
It's Sam HILL!It is an American slang for "the devil" or what in the hell?
"Sunny hill"
The crest of a hill refers to the very top of the hill. An example of the word used in a sentence would be: "When Jack and Jill reached the crest of the hill, they could see the town below".
These are words of encouragement, to a person named Sam. As in 'Go, Sam, go!'; as opposed to 'Stop, Sam, stop'.It is a question of context. If you did not want Sam to do well or didn't like him/her, and Sam was about to perform poorly, then you would say "go Sam go" but if Sam is running in a race you would shout "Go Sam go" to encourage them or if you did not want Sam to do well you would shout "Fall Sam fall".
The meaning of the name Odie is 'Woad hill"
"Sam Hill" is a euphemism for the place where Satan lives. That would be really hot.
It's Sam HILL!It is an American slang for "the devil" or what in the hell?
Sam Hill Memorial Bridge was created in 1962.
Sam Hill clothing includes sports apparel and footwear. The Sam Hill line includes running shoes for various sports as well as unique t-shirt designs.
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Bonanza - 1959 Sam Hill 2-34 was released on: USA: 3 June 1961
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There seems to be no association of the phrase with an actual "Sam Hill". Suggestions of a connection with the millionaire Samuel Hill are clearly erroneous as the phrase was in use long before he came to prominence A more likely explanation is that it is a corruption of "Samiel" in reference to the Devil.
"Sam Hill" is a euphemism for the devil or hell and dates from the early 1800's. One possible origin is from Sam Hill's Mercantile in Prescott, AZ, which claimed to sell just about everything you could imagine. Another possible origin is surveyor Samuel Hill, who allegedly used such foul language that his name passed into general usage.
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