darn it

An exclamation of frustration. A mild alternative to "damn it." Oh, darn it—I dropped another screw. How did I miss that important phone call? Darn it!

ˈdarn it!

(spoken, especially American English) used as a mild swear word to show that you are angry or annoyed about something, to avoid saying ‘damn’: Darn it! I’ve lost my keys!

See also: darn

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Cut the loose threads on the tip of the shoe and darn it again.

If the shoe fits...

But, darn it, it is the movie's only climactic moment - pun intended - but also, honestly, dramatically.

'BUNNY' MAKES FOR A LONG TRIP

The Dodgers aren't a lost cause, 'cause everyone knows it's the middle of July and, gosh darn it, there's plenty of baseball left on the schedule.

THE WRITING ON (AND OFF) THE WALL THE BLAND OF THE LOST

He needs to reaffirm to himself that he's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it .

THE WRITING ON (AND OFF) THE WALL THE AFFIRMATION CONFIRMATION

This time, Jan dreams up an imaginary boyfriend to prove, darn it, that someone notices she's alive.

NOT PERFECT, BUT VERY `BRADY'

Third, I'm afraid he isn't smart enough, connected enough or - darn it - good enough to write political satire that juicy.

'RUSH' A BIG FAT FLAWED DELIGHT

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