what in the world

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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This piece of text is taken from the movie “DEVIL”- 2010
please explain the text in BOLD

“what in the word” is it an expression to show surprise ?

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Hi Lwearner,

Yes, the expression shows surprise/shock.

What in the world is that?
Where in the world did that come from?
How in the world did that get there?
Who in the world would do that?
Why in the world didn’t you tell me?

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thank you beee