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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

to harbor ill feelings

to hold onto negative emotions or resentment towards someone · to carry a grudge

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when someone just can't let go of a past grievance or argument. 😥 It implies a lingering sense of anger, resentment, or bitterness that sticks around, sometimes for a long time. It’s like their heart has a little storage unit just for 'bad vibes' about someone! 📦💔

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to be salty

to be annoyed · to be bitter · to be resentful, especially over something minor

What's the situation?

Ever lost a game of Monopoly and felt inexplicably irritated for the rest of the evening? 🎲 Or maybe your friend got the last slice of pizza, and you just couldn't shake off that slight feeling of annoyance? 🍕 That, my friend, is being salty! It describes feeling annoyed, resentful, or even a bit bitter, often over something small or trivial. It's a very common slang term among younger generations! 🧂😏

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have a chip on your shoulder

to be resentful · to hold a grudge · easily offended

What's the situation?

Ever met someone who always seems to be looking for a fight or ready to argue, often because they feel wronged or overlooked? That's when they 'have a chip on their shoulder'! 😠 It describes someone who carries a grudge or resentment, making them easily offended and often defensive.