You Hate to See It

Meaning

What does You Hate to See It mean?

You hate to see it is a popular phrase, that is mostly viral on Twitter and is predominantly used to express dismay or sarcastically, to gloat at the expense of others.

Origin

What's the origin of You Hate to See It?

“You hate to see it” is a common comment when we see someone fail or experience misfortune, though it was especially prevalent on sports commentaries.

It started appearing on Twitter pages and profiles at the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, mostly related to sports.

Spread & Usage

How did You Hate to See It spread?

By the 2015 “you hate to see it” became a common phrase to encounter in all sorts of tweets.

The phrase was first defined on Urban Dictionary in 2018, with another entry written in 2019.

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