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Davidrock65 Posted 19 years ago
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hate on
I came across this on the website of American idol.
You're all hating on sanjaya because they were paired up and AJ got voted off.
What's the difference between hate on someone and hate someone?
You're all hating on sanjaya because they were paired up and AJ got voted off.
What's the difference between hate on someone and hate someone?
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hate on is a relatively new and very informal expression in English. It means say hateful things about; direct hatred at. Note that hate is not used in the progressive tenses, but hate on is.
- hate on is a relatively new and very informal expression in English.
- It means say hateful things about; direct hatred at.
- Note that hate is not used in the progressive tenses, but hate on is.
- In your place I would learn this passively, and I wouldn't waste time trying to incorporate it into my active vocabulary.
- CJ
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hate on is a relatively new and very informal expression in English.
It means say hateful things about; direct hatred at.
Note that hate is not used in the progressive tenses, but hate on is.
In your place I would learn this passively, and I wouldn't waste time trying to incorporate it into my active vocabulary.
CJ
It means say hateful things about; direct hatred at.
Note that hate is not used in the progressive tenses, but hate on is.
In your place I would learn this passively, and I wouldn't waste time trying to incorporate it into my active vocabulary.
CJ
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