a word with (one)
a word with (one)
A brief talk or chat, especially a warning, reprimand, or inquiry. A: "Aunt Karen let me have ice cream for dinner!" B: "Is that so? Karen, may I have a word with you?" Stu, would you please come to my office? I'd like a word with you about this report.
See also: word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*word with someone (about something)
a chance to talk to someone about something, usually briefly. (*Typically: get ~; get in ~; have ~.) Can I have a word with you about your report?
See also: word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- word with
- have a word
- have a word with
- have a word with (one)
- I'd like to have a word with you
- I'd like a word with you
- Can I have a word with you?
- I'd like a word with you. and Could I have a word with you?
- after
- after (someone or something)