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Have a grudge Meaning in English

expression

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
HAV uh GRUJ
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
HAV uh GRUJ

释义

To continue feeling anger or resentment toward someone because of something that happened in the past.

用法与细微差别

'Have a grudge' is somewhat formal and used when resentment lasts a long time. Common collocations: 'hold a grudge' is more frequent. Usually about personal issues, not minor annoyances. Often used negatively: it's not good to have a grudge.

例句

She has a grudge against her old boss.

basic

Do you have a grudge against me?

basic

It’s not healthy to have a grudge for years.

basic

Even after the argument, he still has a grudge.

natural

Try not to have a grudge; it just makes things harder.

natural

I don't have a grudge anymore—I've moved on.

natural