darn it

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!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • darn
  • darn it!
  • darn tootin'
  • darn tooting
  • PDQ
  • XYZPDQ
  • in its entirety
  • in its/their entirety
  • entirety
  • headache
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