held against
Used as grudge
Held against describes something used as a basis for blame, resentment, or negative judgment toward someone.
When you hold something against a person, you continue to resent them for it or let it influence your opinion of them unfavorably.
I made one mistake and she's held it against me ever since.
Don't hold his past against him.
The phrase often appears in the negative: I won't hold it against you if you can't make it.
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- bear a grudgeMaintain lasting ill will
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- ill willHostile or unfriendly feeling
- reproachExpression of disappointment
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