Definition
- C2
To want to express your annoyance or disagreement with someone about something they have done.
想要与某人理论某件令人烦躁的事情;想要找某人算账。
I have a bone to pick with you; you hit my car yesterday while driving.
我有事要找你理论;你昨天开车时撞到了我的车。
She said, "I have a bone to pick with you; you used my laptop without my permission."
她说:「我有事要找你理论;你未经我允许就用了我的笔记本电脑。」
I have a bone to pick with you; you didn't wash your used coffee cup.
我有事要找你理论;你没洗你用过的咖啡杯。