точить зубы (на)
phrase
Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[ta-CHEET' ZU-by (na)]
Translation / meaning:
to bear a grudge (against), to seek to get one’s hands (on)
More explanations and examples here: Ни в зуб ногой
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