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haters gonna hate
slang There will always be those who criticize anything and everything. The phrase is often used to dismiss such critics while acknowledging that it is no use trying to stop them. I don't enjoy when opposing teams' fans boo me, but, hey, haters gonna hate.
hate (one's) guts
To utterly despise one; to feel nothing but hatred for one. I know for a fact that Stacy hates my guts. She told me to drop dead last time I saw her. He doesn't hate your guts, Paul. He's just mad that you lied to him.
pet hate
A source of annoyance for one; a pet peeve. Ugh, my pet hate is people who chew with their mouths open.
hate the sight of (someone or something)
To be unable to tolerate encountering someone or something due to an aversion or a strong sense of disgust or dislike. At this point, he's betrayed me so many times that I hate the sight of him. I could never be a doctor or nurse—I just hate the sight of blood.
be sick of the sight of (someone or something)
To be unable to tolerate encountering someone or something due to an aversion or a strong sense of disgust or dislike. At this point, he's betrayed me so many times that I'm sick of the sight of him.
hate on (someone or something)
slang To criticize someone or something. Ugh, my parents are always hating on my boyfriend. Quit hating on my outfit—I think it's cute!
hate-watch
To watch a show, film, or other program that one strongly dislikes for the purpose of being able to criticize it or derive enjoyment from such disdain. No, I don't actually like The Bachelor, I just hate-watch it.
hate someone or something like sin
Fig. to hate someone or something a great deal. She won't eat brussels sprouts. She hates 'em like sin. I don't want that man anywhere near me. I hate him like sin.
hate someone's guts
Fig. to hate someone very much. Oh, Bob is terrible. I hate his guts! You may hate my guts for saying so, but I think you're getting gray hair.
(I) hate to eat and run.
Cliché an apology made by someone who must leave a social event soon after eating. Bill: Well, I hate to eat and run, but it's getting late. Sue: Oh, you don't have to leave, do you? Bill: I think I really must. Mary: Oh, my goodness! I hate to eat and run, but I have to catch an early plane tomorrow. Bob: Do you have to go? Mary: Afraid so.
love-hate relationship
Fig. a relationship of any kind that involves both devotion and hatred. Tommy has a love-hate relationship with his teacher. Mostly, though, it's hate lately.
See also: relationship
pet hate
Fig. something that is disliked intensely and is a constant or repeated annoyance. My pet hate is being put on hold on the telephone. Another pet hate of mine is having to stand in line.
hate someone's guts
Thoroughly despise someone, as in I hate Peter's guts. The guts here refers to a person's inner essence. [Slang; c. 1900]
hate someone's guts
INFORMALCOMMON If you hate someone's guts, you dislike them very much indeed. If she knew the real reason, she'd hate my guts. I loved my father very much — I would have hated the guts of anyone trying to take his place.
hate someone's guts
feel a strong hatred for someone. informalˌhate somebody’s ˈguts
(informal) dislike somebody very much: Don’t invite that man to the party. I hate his guts.your, his, etc. pet ˈhate
(British English) (American English your, his, etc. pet ˈpeeve) something that you particularly dislike: She didn’t mind people smoking, but her pet hate was people blowing smoke in her face.hate, be sick of, etc. the ˈsight of somebody/something
(informal) hate, etc. somebody/something very much: I’m sick of the sight of him!hate someone’s guts
tv. to hate someone very much. You’re horrible. I hate your guts!
hate on (someone)
Slang To ridicule, insult, or act hatefully toward: Stop hating on them—they're my friends.