grudge

Related to grudge: hold a grudge

bear a grudge (against someone)

To remain angry with someone about past slights or misdeeds. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily still won't talk to me—clearly, she's bearing a grudge. My sister-in-law bore a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly.

have a grudge (against one)

To remain angry with one about some past slight or misdeed. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily clearly still has a grudge because she won't say a word to me. My sister-in-law had a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly.

hold a grudge

To harbor persistent and continual resentment or ill feelings toward someone, especially for some slight or wrongdoing they have committed in the past. Johnny has been holding a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked. Samantha is just so forgiving—I don't think she's ever held a grudge in her life!

hold a grudge against (one)

To remain angry with one about past slights or misdeeds. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily is clearly still holding a grudge against me. My sister-in-law held a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly.

nurse a grudge (against one)

To harbor persistent and continual resentment or ill feelings toward one, especially for some slight or wrongdoing one committed in the past. Johnny has been nursing a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked. Samantha is just so forgiving—I don't think she's ever nursed a grudge in her life!

bear a grudge (against someone)

and have a grudge (against someone); hold a grudge (against someone)

to continue feeling an old resentment for someone; to harbor continual anger for someone. She bears a grudge against the judge who sentenced her. I have a grudge against my landlord for not fixing the leaky faucet.

hold a grudge

(against someone) Go to bear a grudge (against someone).

nurse a grudge (against someone)

Fig. to keep resenting and disliking someone over a period of time. (Usually implies that it has been an unreasonably long time.) Sally is still nursing a grudge against Mary. How long can anyone nurse a grudge?

bear a grudge

Also, have or hold a grudge . Maintain resentment or anger against someone for a past offense. For example, They held up my claim for months, but I won't bear a grudge against them, or His grandfather was always one to hold a grudge. [c. 1600]

nurse a grudge

Bear resentment for a long time, as in We don't know why Karl looks so angry; I think he's nursing a grudge against the family. This expression uses nurse in the sense of "foster a feeling," a usage dating from the mid-1700s.

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释义	grudge Related to grudge: hold a grudge bear a grudge (against someone) To remain angry with someone about past slights or misdeeds. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily still won't talk to me—clearly, she's bearing a grudge. My sister-in-law bore a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly. See also: bear, grudge have a grudge (against one) To remain angry with one about some past slight or misdeed. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily clearly still has a grudge because she won't say a word to me. My sister-in-law had a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly. See also: grudge, have hold a grudge To harbor persistent and continual resentment or ill feelings toward someone, especially for some slight or wrongdoing they have committed in the past. Johnny has been holding a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked. Samantha is just so forgiving—I don't think she's ever held a grudge in her life! See also: grudge, hold hold a grudge against (one) To remain angry with one about past slights or misdeeds. Although our disagreement happened months ago, Lily is clearly still holding a grudge against me. My sister-in-law held a grudge against me for years after she found out that I said her wedding dress was ugly. See also: grudge, hold nurse a grudge (against one) To harbor persistent and continual resentment or ill feelings toward one, especially for some slight or wrongdoing one committed in the past. Johnny has been nursing a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked. Samantha is just so forgiving—I don't think she's ever nursed a grudge in her life! See also: grudge, nurse Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bear a grudge (against someone) and have a grudge (against someone); hold a grudge (against someone) to continue feeling an old resentment for someone; to harbor continual anger for someone. She bears a grudge against the judge who sentenced her. I have a grudge against my landlord for not fixing the leaky faucet. See also: bear, grudge hold a grudge (against someone) Go to bear a grudge (against someone). See also: grudge, hold nurse a grudge (against someone) Fig. to keep resenting and disliking someone over a period of time. (Usually implies that it has been an unreasonably long time.) Sally is still nursing a grudge against Mary. How long can anyone nurse a grudge? See also: grudge, nurse McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. bear a grudge Also, have or hold a grudge . Maintain resentment or anger against someone for a past offense. For example, They held up my claim for months, but I won't bear a grudge against them, or His grandfather was always one to hold a grudge. [c. 1600] See also: bear, grudge nurse a grudge Bear resentment for a long time, as in We don't know why Karl looks so angry; I think he's nursing a grudge against the family. This expression uses nurse in the sense of "foster a feeling," a usage dating from the mid-1700s. See also: grudge, nurse The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: bear a grudge bear a grudge (against someone) hold a grudge against (one) have a grudge (against one) parade of horribles in the doghouse be in the doghouse doghouse bound up with (someone or something) have a hold over References in periodicals archive Power, however, seems to be an important component of the likelihood of maintaining a grudge. When you perceive yourself as holding more power, you'll be more likely to let a grudge fall by the wayside. Don't let grudges hurt your relationships Here is her system of enlightened grudge keeping to process your pettiness. How to hold healthy grudges I forgive you for what has happened and bear no grudge DANIEL SWEENEY in aftermath of attack THUGS GET 40YR BANS FOR REFEREE ATTACK; 3 players and a fan punished over 'unjustifiable' violence For information on upcoming races and MavTV's House of Grudge, "Like" them on Facebook at facebook.com/houseofgrudge and visit their website at www.HouseOfGrudge.tv. MavTV's House of Grudge Racing & Filming at Camp Hill Drag Strip You will usually realize that the rejection isn't the end of the world, and the grudge will become less intense. Banish grudges: how to move onward and upward when clients tell you no Can You Let Go of a Grudge? gives meaningful steps in how to move toward forgiveness with no illusions regarding the difficulty involved. Can You Let Go of a Grudge? "Grudge Match'' sets the right tone, embracing a nice balance of crowd-pleasing comedy and lightweight family drama. 'Grudge Match' takes one to the jaw "I'm sure the media would love us to have a grudge match all the way until the Games but it's just not the way it is." Lizzie insists: No grudge match; SPORT SHORTS CYCLING "They don't want there to be any grudges. Luckily, both Myleene and Katherine saw the funny side and have no issue with returning to the show." Flowers for Katherine as Loose Women make up The killer stabbed Mr Kelly 15 times on his doorstep after harbouring a grudge against the father-of-six and grandfather-of-nine since 1994. GRUDGE KILLER'S FINAL INSULT GRUDGE can take centre stage at Wolverhampton in the SP+ For Bigger Wins At totesport.com Handicap. Grudge to match expectations AN ex-worker with a grudge staged a hole-in-thewall raid at a Tyneside garage where he had been laid off. Ex-worker's grudge raid ALLAN McMANUS insists it won't be a grudge match this afternoon against Morton - just weeks after the former Cappielow assistant manager was binned by the club. NO REVENGE FOR AXED AL co.uk Handicap (2.10) run over 5f, I'm hoping bottom weight, Grudge, can reverse recent course and distance form with Ingleby Star on 3lb better terms for a length and a half beating. Shinrock Paddy looks a cracking bet to nothing GRUDGE can atone for a narrow reverse at Wolverhampton on Monday when he returns to Dunstall Park for the Bet In Running - Betdaq Claiming Stakes. Grudge can put his best foot forward
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