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hard feelings

idiom
Meaning

Resentment, anger.


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope there are no hard feelings about the mistake.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though we disagreed during the meeting, I hope there are no hard feelings between us.

COMPLEX

After the intense competition concluded, the rivals shook hands, both sides expressing that they harbored no hard feelings despite the bitter nature of the contest.

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    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  2. 02

    catch feelings

    To suddenly begin to feel romantic attraction (towards).

  3. 03

    cold hard cash

    Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.

  4. 04

    die hard

    Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.

  5. 05

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

  6. 06

    eat one's feelings

    To turn to comfort food in order to deal with one's emotional problems.

  7. 07

    give someone a hard time

    To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.

  8. 08

    go hard with someone

    To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.

Last updated April 17, 2026