have a word with
to speak with someone privately to tell them something

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have a word with
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.

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have a word with
talk briefly with someone
I will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight.

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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 dissatisfaction.
Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; I think we ought to have a word with him.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

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.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

have a word with someone
talk briefly with someone
I will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲