- ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb
- phrasal verb
to feel angry with someone because of something that they have done in the pastHe knows it was an accident – I don't think he'll hold it against her.[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb
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hold something against somebody — ˌhold sth aˈgainst sb derived to allow sth that sb has done to make you have a lower opinion of them • I admit I made a mistake but don t hold it against me. Main entry: ↑holdderived … Useful english dictionary
