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the resurfaced grievance

noun phrase /thuh-ree-sur-fayst-greev-uns/

Definition

An apparently long-settled disagreement that reappears in conversation with startling, unexpected precision.

In use

“Here comes the resurfaced grievance, she's bringing up the birthday thing again from March.”

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Published 3 August 2026

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/thuh-ree-sur-fayst-greev-uns/

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