to have a word (with sb)
1have 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 …
2have 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 …
3have a word with — To speak to, usu for some specific purpose • • • Main Entry: ↑word …
4have\ 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. I ve been meaning to have a word with you as a matter of fact. (Gr. Greene) 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose of …
5have 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… …
6have 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… …
7have 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? …
8have a word with — converse briefly I will have a word with him before he goes home tonight …
9have a word with — talk with briefly, exchange words with …
10have 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 …
