hold over someone's head en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To harp on; to remind continuously (especially of a misstep or defeat).
I get one parking ticket and he holds it over my head for six months.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| holds over someone's head | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| holding over someone's head | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| held over someone's head | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| held over someone's head | Tense=Past | lexicographic |