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Definition of pet issue - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
personal concernproblem someone cares about deeply
- Climate change is her pet issue.
- Education reform is his pet issue.
- Animal rights became her pet issue.
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Expressions with pet
something that is personally annoying or disliked
Loud chewing is my biggest pet hate.
project someone is passionate about
Her garden is her pet project.
employee favored by the boss
She is known as the boss's pet because she gets special treatment.
have a special interest in a particular topic
History seems to be his pet subject during discussions.
something that especially annoys someone
Loud chewing is my biggest pet peeve.
personal theory often unproven
Her pet theory about diet has no scientific backing.
teacher's favorite student
He was always the teacher's pet in class.
show favoritism towards someone
The teacher made a pet of the star student.
domesticated animal kept for pleasure
She has a pet animal, a cute little dog.
portable container for transporting small animals
She placed the cat in the pet carrier.
small opening in door or wall for pets to pass through
The cat used the pet door to go outside.
food processed or prepared for domestic animals
She bought pet food for her dog's special diet.
place where pets stay and get care when owners travel
We left our dog at the pet hotel during vacation.
name given to a pet animal
The cat's pet name is Whiskers.
store selling domestic animals and pet supplies
I bought a hamster at the pet shop.
providing short-term care for pets at home
Pet sitting includes feeding and walking the dog.
place selling pets and pet supplies
I bought a hamster at the pet store.
virtual animal in games or apps needing user interaction
My digital pet needs to be fed every day.
burial ground for deceased pets
They visited the pet cemetery to pay their respects.
day dedicated to celebrating pets
The school organized a pet day for students to bring their pets.
insurance covering veterinary costs for pets
Pet insurance helped cover the surgery costs.
person who owns and cares for a pet
She is a dedicated pet parent to her two dogs.
person caring for pets when owners are away
The pet sitter fed the cats every morning.
Expressions with issue
urgent matter needing immediate attention
The budget deficit is a burning issue for the government.
being discussed or debated
The main point at issue is the budget.
fundamental topic concerning basic needs or interests
Healthcare is a bread-and-butter issue for many voters.
controversial subject sparking debate
Immigration policy is often a hot-button issue during elections.
make a problem less clear or more confusing
He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.
evade a problem or responsibility
She dodged the issue by blaming someone else.
avoid dealing with a problem or question
The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.
problem or concern becomes known or noticed
The issue came to light during the audit.
treat something as important or problematic
She tends to make an issue of minor mistakes.
make a situation more confusing or complicated
His comments only muddle the issue further.
avoid discussing a specific problem or topic
He tried to sidestep the issue during the meeting.
avoid discussing a problem directly
He tends to dance around the issue instead of giving a straight answer.
make a topic unclear or confusing
The politician tried to fog the issue during the debate.
avoid giving a direct answer to a problem
She tried to hedge the issue during the interview.
problem affecting everyday people
Healthcare is a major kitchen table issue for many families.
discuss a topic excessively
She will labour the issue until everyone is tired of hearing about it.
make something less clear or more confusing
His comments only served to muddy the issue further.
avoid discussing the main topic
She tends to skirt around the issue when asked about her plans.
quickly escalated into a serious problem or conflict
The issue caught fire and led to a big argument.
most important part of a problem or situation
The crux of the issue is the lack of communication.
compel someone to deal with something
She forced the issue by confronting him directly about the problem.
avoid addressing the main problem directly
The politician fudged the issue during the debate.
important matter being discussed or decided
The main issue at stake is the budget allocation.
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- French:cheval de bataille, ...
- German:Herzensangelegenheit, ...
- Italian:cavallo di battaglia, ...
- Spanish:tema personal, ...
- Portuguese:questão pessoal, ...
- Chinese:个人关心的问题, ...
- Japanese:個人的な問題, ...
- Arabic:قضية مفضلة, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹשֵׂא אִישִׁי חָשׁוּב, ...
- Russian:больной вопрос, ...
- Ukrainian:наболіле питання, ...
- Hindi:प्रिय मुद्दा, ...
- Bengali:বিশেষ আগ্রহের বিষয়, ...
- Catalan:tema predilecte, ...
- Czech:téma, ...
- Danish:hjertesag, ...
- Dutch:lievelingsthema, ...
- Greek:αγαπημένο θέμα, ...
- Hungarian:szívügy, ...
- Khmer:បញ្ហាដែលខ្លួនយកចិត្តទុកដាក់ជាពិសេស, ...
- Korean:개인적인 문제, ...
- Persian:موضوع مورد علاقه, ...
- Polish:ważna sprawa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):questão pessoal, ...
- Romanian:problemă personală, ...
- Swedish:hjärtefråga, ...
- Thai:ประเด็นที่ใส่ใจเป็นพิเศษ, ...
- Turkish:kişisel sorun, ...
- Vietnamese:vấn đề tâm đắc, ...
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