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唔妥佢 Has/hold/bear (a) grudge against (someone/him/her/them)


(意思): 對某人不滿。

(meaning): “a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time” Cambridge


For example:


Amanda still has/holds a grudge against me for refusing to lend her that money” Cambridge

You might hold grudge against someone who wronged you, but that grudge only adds to your distress”. Healthline

If you have or bear a grudge against someone, you have unfriendly feelings towards them because of something they did in the past”. Collins Dictionary.

Johnny has been holding a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked”. The Free Dictionary.


*逐個字的發音及原意解釋

Verbatim Pronunciation and (literal) meaning:


唔[m4]: no

妥[to5]: ok

佢[keui5]: him/her/them

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