have it in for
Bear a grudge
To have it in for someone is to hold a grudge against them or be determined to cause them trouble: My boss has had it in for me ever since I complained about the overtime policy.
The phrase suggests persistent, targeted hostility rather than a single conflict.
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- bear a grudgeMaintain lasting ill will
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- ill willHostile or unfriendly feeling
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
bad blood · antipathy · undermining · vendetta · settle a score · scheming · hostility · plotting · axe to grind · victimize · pick on · spite · dislike · hold a grudge · persecute · enmity · antagonism · hate
have it in forlook out for
root for · care for · wish well · hold dear · take a shine to
have it in forforgive
Cease to blame
cut some slack · stick up for · stand up for · let off the hook · champion
have it in forlook out for
have someone's back · root for · wish well · champion · support