Alan saw the major understand that Alan's boss hated his guts.

My boss hates weakness.

But most bosses, fearing interference and a loss of power, hate the idea.

The boss hates Lobo Kyler and he owes him too much money.

Like that other disgruntled employee, Bridget Jones, they managed to be genuinely funny and ingratiating while skewering bosses whom readers had reason to hate.

Davis's bosses at Warner Brothers hated the project when RKO sought Davis for the role.

The boss hates this, Hardy thought.

I thought your boss hated modern technology.

My boss hates cats.

The boss hates publicity on a business deal.