bear (somebody) a grudge
continue to feel annoyed after a long time

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bear a grudge
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)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

bear a grudge
• bear/hold a grudge (against someone)
to continue to be angry at someone, to resent someone; not forgive someone for something
The woman continued to bear a grudge against her friend for many years.

He has been holding a grudge against the company manager for many years.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

bear a grudge
v. phr. To persist in bearing ill feeling toward someone after a quarrel or period of hostility.
Come on, John, be a good sport and don't bear a grudge because I beat you at golf.
Antonym: BURY THE HATCHET.

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