to continue to feel angry or not friendly towards someone who has done something to upset you in the past.

She got the job I applied for, but I'm not one to bear a grudge.

He still bears a grudge against her because she refused to go out with him years ago. (sometimes + against)

• a whipping boy
• a whip-round
• a whistle-blower
• a whistle-stop tour
• a white elephant
• a white knight
• a white lie
• a whizz-kid
• a whole new ballgame
• a whole new ball game
• a wide boy
• a wild card
• a wild-goose chase
• a wise guy
• a wish list
• a witch-hunt
• a wolf in sheep's clothing
• a wolf whistle
• a woman after own heart
• a woman after your own heart
• a woman of means
• a woman of the world
• a word to the wise.
• a word to the wise is sufficient.
• a world of difference