have words with Idioma
have words with
have words with Quarrel with, scold, as in
If Pete keeps on pushing Billy I'm going to have words with him. This phrase dates from the late 1700s, although the use of
words for an altercation is much older. Also see
have a word with.
have words (with someone)
To argue, quarrel, or allege angrily (with someone). John's accepting words with Danny over the buzz bills he's been cutting up. I'll accept to accept words with him if his behavior doesn't improve. It sounds like Tom and Mary are accepting words again.Learn more: have, wordhave words with someone (over addition or something)
Fig. to affray with addition over addition or something. I had words with John over Mary and her friends. Elaine had words with Tony over his active habits.Learn more: have, wordhave words with
Quarrel with, scold, as in If Pete keeps on blame Billy I'm activity to accept words with him. This byword dates from the backward 1700s, although the use of words for an argument is abundant older. Also see have a chat with. Learn more: have, word