Hold against Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To feel angry at someone or blame them for something they did, especially for a long time. It means not forgiving someone and still remembering their mistake.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
'Hold against' is often used in the negative: 'I don’t hold it against you.' Common with mistakes, misunderstandings, or old grudges. Informal to neutral. Never physical – always emotional or relational. Not the same as 'hold (something) up against' (literal comparison).
उदाहरण वाक्य
I made a mistake, but please don't hold it against me.
basic
She will never hold your decision against you.
basic
Do you still hold what happened against me?
basic
Even after all these years, he still holds it against his brother.
natural
Don’t worry, I won’t hold your words against you.
natural
It’s hard not to hold things against people who hurt you.
natural