
Somebody’s pet peeve
Subjective Nature
The annoyance varies greatly from person to person; what irritates one might not bother another.
Chewing loudly may not affect you, but it's my pet peeve.
Not Universal
'Somebody's pet peeve' often applies to minor, trivial matters, not serious problems.
My pet peeve is people not refilling the ice tray.
Colloquial Use
Used in informal conversation, usually not in formal writing or speeches.
She casually mentioned that her pet peeve is improper grammar.
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