hold a grudge

Definition

To stay angry (at someone or something).

Example Sentences

• "That guy sure can hold a grudge when something goes wrong."
• "I made a mistake. That's not a good reason to hold a grudge against me."
• "Jürgen Klopp accused the referee Paul Tierney of holding a grudge against Liverpool and of speaking out of turn during his team’s thrilling stoppage‑time victory over Tottenham."

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