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hold a grudge

/hoʊld ə grʌdʒ/ /həʊld ə grʌdʒ/
idiom Emotions Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kin tutmak, kin beslemek

Definition (English)

To continue to feel angry or resentful towards someone because of something they did in the past.

Example Sentences

  1. It's not healthy to hold a grudge for so long.
    Bu kadar uzun süre kin tutmak sağlıklı değil.
  2. He still holds a grudge against his former boss.
    Eski patronuna karşı hâlâ kin besliyor.

Synonyms

bear a grudgeharbour a grudgeresent

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