How to Pronounce "hold against"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
HOHLD uh-GAYNST
hˈəʊld/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
HOHLD uh-GENST
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD uh-GAYNST
UK
HOHLD uh-GENST
Listen in Context
I made a mistake, but please don't hold it against me.
She will never hold your decision against you.
Do you still hold what happened against me?
Even after all these years, he still holds it against his brother.