pet peeve
Example Sentences
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He says he believes the system has improved access to university for disadvantaged students, and that it's a "pet peeve" to hear discussions of it being a "crippling loan", or like a mortgage.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
It’s a pet peeve of hers when someone is multitasking when she’s trying to talk to them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
“It’s a pet peeve with many people,” he told me.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2025
The wrappers are a nostalgic choice for Barrois, who started sculpting as an antsy 10-year-old with a Hot Wheels collection and a pet peeve.
From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024
This is how I find out that Miss McDaniels has yet another pet peeve besides lateness, wasting valuable time, and utter nonsense.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
