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Confound it/you!

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Emotional Intensity

The phrase adds strong emotion, often without genuine anger.

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Confound it! That’s the third time this week.
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Archaic Mildness

Considered old-fashioned and milder than modern swear words.

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Oh, confound it! I missed the bus again.
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Humorous Temper

Sometimes used humorously to mock frustration.

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Confound it, where have those elves hidden my shoes?
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