Meaning
"I hate it when" describes a transition in emotional state. The objective of the speaker is to say what he or she hates.
Today's Sentences
- I hate it when it rains.
- I hate it when you’re late.
- I hate it when you’re right.
- I hate it when people talk so loudly.
- I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
- Writer's Note
01
I hate it when it rains.
Situation 1
What’s up with this storm?
I hate it when it rains.
Really?
I kinda like the rain.
It’s wet and gloomy.
Makes me feel depressed, too.
Situation 2
I hate it when it rains.
Why?
I get so sleepy and lethargic.
It must be the lack of sun.
02
I hate it when you’re late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry for not being punctual.
I hate it when you’re late.
I know.
And I’m sure the meeting was delayed as well.
Yes, it was.
Let me know when you can reschedule the meeting today.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re late.
I apologize.
I was caught up at the office with a client.
It’s okay.
You’re here now.
You must be hungry, let’s order.
Save room for dessert.
03
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 1
I told you that you drive too far to the right.
I remember you telling me.
Now look, you’ve scraped all our hub caps.
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re right.
I wouldn’t say ‘right’.
I’d say that I’ve got principles and morals, that’s all.
I’ve got principles and morals too.
That’s why I love you.
And that’s why we can agree to disagree.
04
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Situation 1
What’s your pet peeve?
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
In conversation?
Yes when they’re on the phone.
And especially, on the bus or subway.
Situation 2
You look annoyed.
I can’t stand this noise.
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Why does it bother you so much.
Some people seem to think they can talk or yell like no one is around.
05
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Situation 1
My sister must have taken my jeans again.
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Me too.
And they never give them back either.
It’s so annoying.
Situation 2
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Do you share the same size?
Yes, we’re pretty similar.
That’s probably why she combs through your closet.
It’s like a free, new set of clothes.
Writer's Note
The phrase "I hate it when" is used to express strong dislike or irritation about a repeated action, habit, or situation. It often introduces something that regularly bothers or frustrates the speaker.
Here's a breakdown:
I hate when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"when you do that" - noun clause, object of the verb.
I hate it when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"it" - pronoun (replacing the 'understood' noun "the occasion" or "the situation")
"when you do that" - adverbial clause of time.
Let's do a few more examples and to be honest, some of my pet peeves:
- I hate it when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
- I hate it when my internet suddenly stops working during a meeting.
- I hate it when someone interrupts me while I’m speaking.
- I hate it when I forget where I parked my car.
- I hate it when movies end without a clear conclusion.
Cheers and happy learning!
