hold something against somebody phrasal verb (see also hold)
to continue to dislike someone or not forgive them because of something bad they have done in the past:
You can’t still hold that against him, surely?

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hold against
hold (something) against (someone)
to have a bad opinion about someone because of something they did.
I understand that your car isn't working, but please don't hold it against me personally – I didn't build your car.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold something against
hold (something) against (someone)
to have a bad opinion about someone because of something they did.
I understand that your car isn't working, but please don't hold it against me personally – I didn't build your car.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold against
blame something on someone
My friend forgot to give me my money but I don't hold it against him as he is a nice person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold something against
blame something on someone
My friend forgot to give me my money but I don't hold it against him as he is a nice person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold against someone
hold (something) against (someone)
to have a bad opinion about someone because of something they did.
I understand that your car isn't working, but please don't hold it against me personally – I didn't build your car.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold something against someone
hold (something) against (someone)
to have a bad opinion about someone because of something they did.
I understand that your car isn't working, but please don't hold it against me personally – I didn't build your car.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold against someone
blame something on someone
My friend forgot to give me my money but I don't hold it against him as he is a nice person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

hold something against someone
blame something on someone
My friend forgot to give me my money but I don't hold it against him as he is a nice person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲