Hate somebody’s guts

usgb
verb

To intensely dislike someone.

I hate your guts for what you did to me.
Visual representation of "hate somebody’s guts" - To intensely dislike someone

Often appears as...

  • can't stand your guts
  • despise your guts

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "hate somebody’s guts"
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Strong Emotion

This phrase expresses a very strong dislike, stronger than just 'hate' alone.

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Ever since the betrayal, she hates his guts.
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Informal Context

Used in informal situations among friends or in dialogue within media, not in formal writing.

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I can't hang out with him, I hate his guts!
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Figure of Speech

It's an idiomatic expression, meaning don't take it literally; it does not involve actual guts.

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No, he doesn't hate your actual guts, it just means he's very angry with you.
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