English Explanatory Dictionary

have a bone to pick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.

Pronunciation

en-au-have a bone to pick.ogg

Word forms

have a bone to pick has a bone to pick having a bone to pick had a bone to pick

Related words

make no bones about have a crow to pull have an axe to grind
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