have a bone to pick with someone

Related to word: bone

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    To want to express your annoyance or disagreement with someone about something they have done.

    • I have a bone to pick with you; you hit my car yesterday while driving.

    • She said, "I have a bone to pick with you; you used my laptop without my permission."

    • I have a bone to pick with you; you didn't wash your used coffee cup.