Well, the difference between "damn it" and "darn it" is not as big as one might imagine. The difference is only of one letter; that is, "m" is replaced by "r".
Actually, "darn" is a lightweight version of "damn", that's it. "Damn" is more severe, and is considered a bad word, while "darn" is a euphemism (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh) for "damn".
So, when you are real angry at something/someone and want to be offensive you can use "damn it". And if you are only mildly annoyed or frustrated, you can use "darn it". Although, I think if you are surrounded by the modern generation, a few people care which one of them you use.
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Actually, "darn" is a lightweight version of "damn", that's it. "Damn" is more severe, and is considered a bad word, while "darn" is a euphemism (an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh) for "damn".
So, when you are real angry at something/someone and want to be offensive you can use "damn it". And if you are only mildly annoyed or frustrated, you can use "darn it". Although, I think if you are surrounded by the modern generation, a few people care which one of them you use.
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ReplyDeleteDarn. I hate cursing.
ReplyDelete'darn' means to mend. 'Darn it' means, 'mend or fix it'. I.e. I'm struggling with this thing / issue, 'darn it'! is an expression of a desire for the struggle to be resolved.
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