Meaning of the word "hold against" in English
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hold against
US /hoʊld əˈɡenst/
UK /hoʊld əˈɡenst/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to use something as a reason to have a bad opinion of someone
Example:
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I made a mistake, but please don't hold it against me.
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She still holds it against him that he forgot her birthday.
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