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no hard feelings

idiom
Meaning

(I, etc.) hold no lingering anger or resentment toward (you, etc.); there's no bad blood between (us, etc.).


Origin

disputed origin

no + hard feelings

Examples
SIMPLE

I did not get the job, but I have no hard feelings.

CONTEXTUAL

Although we disagreed about the project, I hope there are no hard feelings between us.

COMPLEX

After the intense competition concluded, the rivals shook hands to show there were no hard feelings regarding the outcome.

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  3. 03

    cold hard cash

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated April 17, 2026