How to Pronounce "bear a grudge"
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
BAIR uh GRUJ
bˈeə/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
BAIR uh GRUJ
Definition
To continue feeling angry or upset with someone because of something they did in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
British English
bˈeə/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR uh GRUJ
UK
BAIR uh GRUJ
Listen in Context
She bears a grudge against her old boss.
It is unhealthy to bear a grudge for a long time.
Do you still bear a grudge over what happened?
He acts friendly, but deep down he still bears a grudge.