Phrase guide

hold a grudge

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To stay angry (at someone or something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • 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.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bear a grudge

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: pikkel — to stay angry
  • Hungarian: neheztel — to stay angry
  • Polish: żywić urazę — to stay angry
  • Polish: chować urazę — to stay angry