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hold against

hold against

 
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hold
part of speech: phrase
definition: to keep or use (something) as a reason to have a low opinion of (someone or something).
She insulted him in some way years ago and he's held it against her ever since.My parents have always held it against my husband that he didn't graduate from college.I'd like you to do it, but I won't hold it against you if you say no.