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bugged by vs bitten by bug

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Bugged by' is used to express annoyance or frustration caused by something, while 'bitten by a bug' is used to indicate being affected or infected by a literal bug or insect.

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bugged by

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express annoyance or frustration caused by something.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is annoyed or bothered by something, such as a problem, issue, or person.

Examples:

  • I'm really bugged by the constant noise coming from the construction site.
  • She's been bugged by the slow progress of the project.
  • He's always bugged by his neighbor's loud music.
  • Don't be bugged by small setbacks; keep moving forward.
  • I'm bugged by the lack of communication in this team.
  • Phil makes no reply, but seizing the chair and its load, sidles away, tightly bugged by the now speechless Mr. Bleak House by Dickens, Charles View in context.
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Alternatives:

  • annoyed by
  • bothered by
  • irritated by
  • frustrated by
  • disturbed by

bitten by bug

This phrase is correct but is used in a different context to indicate being affected or infected by a literal bug or insect.

This phrase is used to describe being physically affected by a bug or insect, such as being bitten or stung.

Examples:

  • She was bitten by a bug while hiking in the woods.
  • I got bitten by a mosquito last night.
  • He got bitten by a bug and had a severe allergic reaction.
  • Don't forget to use insect repellent to avoid getting bitten by bugs.
  • The children were bitten by bugs during their camping trip.
  • Feb 4, 2006 ... Bitten by Bug: Nobody knows what it is??? Hi everyone. I've been searching everywhere trying to find out what this is that bit me...that's how I ...
  • 1 day ago ... bitten by bug ... Chike Ezegbu ⋅ Gossip ⋅ 'Bachelor In Paradise', "After Paradise" , bitten by bug, Kris Jenner, Kris Jenner cancels 'Bachelor In ...
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  • Nov 1, 2009 ... I am new to card making. But below is the link to mine http://paperthisandthat. blogspot.com/2009/11/bitten-by-bug-weekly-blog-challenge.html.

Alternatives:

  • stung by a bug
  • attacked by bugs
  • infected by bugs
  • harmed by bugs
  • affected by bugs

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