Phrases Common Idiomatic Expressions

To have a bone to pick with someone

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Meaning

To have a complaint or grievance with someone

Example sentences

John: 'I have a bone to pick with you; you forgot to submit your report.'<br>

Alice: 'I apologize; I'll submit it right away.'

John: 'You're right, I was wrong to do that.'

Alice: 'I have a bone to pick with John; he didn't share the credit for our joint project.'<br>