bone to pick, have a
have a bone to pick (with one)
To have an issue to discuss, argue about, or bring up (with one), typically something that is a source of annoyance for the speaker. Hey, I have a bone to pick with you! Why didn't you put gas in my car after you borrowed it? Uh oh, the boss looks like she's got a bone to pick. I wonder who screwed up this time.
See also: bone, have, pick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bone to pick, have a
An unpleasant issue or grievance that needs discussion. For example, Concerning the room assignments, I have a bone to pick with you. This metaphoric term alludes to a dog worrying a bone. [Early 1500s]
See also: bone, have
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a bone to pick
- a crow to pluck
- anything else?
- (Is there) anything else?
- (will there be) anything else?
- peeve
- pet peeve
- pet peeve, one's
- Would it kill (someone) to (do something)?