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Be the pits

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Strong Negativity

Expresses a very negative opinion; it suggests something is the lowest possible quality or worst experience.

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The customer service at that shop is the pits.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversations among friends or in less formal writing, not in professional or formal situations.

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Skipping that class was the pits; I miss all the important notes.
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Subjectivity

Reflects personal judgment or subjective opinion. What is 'the pits' for one person may be fine for another.

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For me, dieting is the pits.
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