Pet Peeve
Today's daily easy English expression: pet peeve.
Dialog:
A: You okay? (the sound of somebody smacking his lips)
B: No~ Listen…
A: UGH~
B: Is that Tommy? Is he…
A: Flicking his tongue~That’s my BIGGEST pet peeve!
Expression:
The phrase "pet peeve" refers to a particular thing, behavior, or situation that a person finds particularly annoying, frustrating, or irksome. A pet peeve is something that may seem minor or trivial to others but can evoke a strong negative reaction or irritation in the individual who has it.
Examples of common pet peeves include:
People who talk loudly on their phones in public places.
Chewing with one's mouth open.
Being interrupted while speaking.
People who are consistently late for appointments.
Leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
Reference:
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