Hold a grudge Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common collocations: 'hold a grudge against someone.' Implies anger lasts for a long time. Not the same as immediate anger; it's about not letting go of past hurt.
Spanish: guardar rencorPortuguese (BR): guardar rancorPortuguese (PT): guardar ressentimento - guardar rancorChinese (Simplified): 记仇Chinese (Traditional): 記仇Hindi: दुश्मनी पालनाArabic: يحمل ضغينةBengali: কুন্ষা পোষণ করা - মনোমালিন্য ধরে রাখাRussian: затаить обиду - держать злобуJapanese: 根に持つVietnamese: thù dai - giữ mối hậnKorean: 앙심을 품다 - 감정을 오래 갖다Turkish: kin tutmak - içinde dargınlık beslemekUrdu: دل میں بغض رکھنا - دل میں کینہ رکھناIndonesian: menyimpan dendam
Example Sentences
He always holds a grudge after fights.
basic
Try not to hold a grudge.
basic
Do you hold a grudge against her?
basic
Even after all these years, my uncle still holds a grudge against his old boss.
natural
I don't hold a grudge—once it's over, it's over.
natural
Some people hold a grudge over the smallest issues.
natural