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hold against

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hold something against someone
to have a bad opinion about someone because of something they did. I understand that your car isn't working, but please don't hold it against me personally – I didn't build your car.
See also: against, hold

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I do not know what manner of grievance you hold against my good friend here, nor neither do I care.
It is a sad sight to see this very fine pass, which my own Company here could hold against an army, and yet to ride through it with as little profit as though it were the lane from my kennels to the Avon.
 
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