to hold a grudge

Romanian translation: poartă pică/sunt răzbunătoare

19:28 Aug 16, 2010
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English term or phrase: to hold a grudge
Caut o expresie potrivita pentru descrierea comportamentului unei pisici :)

Cats are strong-willed animals known to hold a grudge. So if your moggie signals that she's not up for a pat, let it go. You wouldn't want to unleash her inner beast.
Éva Szilágyi
Local time: 06:36
Romanian translation:poartă pică/sunt răzbunătoare
Explanation:
RANCHIÚNĂ, ranchiune, s. f. Ură ascunsă, dușmănie și dorință de răzbunare; pizmă, pică. – Din fr. rancune.
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poartă pică/sunt răzbunătoare


Explanation:
RANCHIÚNĂ, ranchiune, s. f. Ură ascunsă, dușmănie și dorință de răzbunare; pizmă, pică. – Din fr. rancune.
Sursa: DEX '98 | Adăugată de LauraGellner | Greșeală de tipar | Permalink

anamaria bulgariu
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