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Does “pet peeve” mean you're angry at your pet?
English idiom meaning: pet peeve. It is NOT about your pet! “Peeved” = annoyed. A “pet peeve” = a small thing that annoys YOU a lot. “Whistling is a pet peeve of mine.” “Loud chewing is my biggest pet peeve.” “My pet peeve? People who don't reply to messages.” I have a pet peeve with my dog. My pet peeve is people who are always late.
What it means
- English idiom pet peeve
- peeved = annoyed · pet peeve = a small thing that annoys you a lot Whistling is a pet peeve of mine.
- It's not about pets! I have a pet peeve with my dog. My pet peeve is people who are always late.
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What is a “pet peeve”?
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Which sentence uses “pet peeve” correctly?
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