How to Pronounce "hold a grudge"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
HOHLD uh GRUJ
hˈəʊld/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
HOHLD uh GRUJ
Definition
To continue feeling angry or upset with someone because of something they did in the past, without forgiving them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD uh GRUJ
UK
HOHLD uh GRUJ
Listen in Context
He always holds a grudge after fights.
Try not to hold a grudge.
Do you hold a grudge against her?
Even after all these years, my uncle still holds a grudge against his old boss.