have a word with

have a word with
{v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak briefly with. * /Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow's exam./ 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose of persuading the other person or let him or her know of one's dissatisfaction. * /Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; I think we ought to have a word with him./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • have a word with — {v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak briefly with. * /Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow s exam./ 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose of persuading the other person or let him or her know of one s… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • have a word with — converse briefly I will have a word with him before he goes home tonight …   Idioms and examples

  • have a word with someone — have a word (with (someone)) to speak with someone privately to tell them something. I don t think she s interested but I ll have a word with her …   New idioms dictionary

  • have a word with you — talk to you, discuss with you    As I left the room, Mr. Lee said, May I have a word with you? …   English idioms

  • have a word with — talk with briefly, exchange words with …   English contemporary dictionary

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