pet theory

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a favorite theory that someone often talks about

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Examples (10)

  • One of her pet theories is that people who restrict their calorie intake live longer.
  • My grandfather's pet theory was that all illnesses are caused by a lack of fresh air.
  • He loves to explain his pet theory about why cats are secretly planning world domination.
  • She's always trying to convince her friends of her pet theory on optimal learning strategies.
  • Despite new evidence, he stubbornly stuck to his pet theory about ancient alien visitors.
  • It's just a pet theory of mine, but I believe that creativity thrives on chaos.
  • Whenever the conversation turns to politics, he inevitably brings up his pet theory.
  • I have a pet theory that the best ideas often come during a long walk.
  • The professor's pet theory on quantum entanglement was initially met with skepticism.
  • Her latest pet theory suggests that eating chocolate before exams improves performance.