Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is a little informal, but very common in everyday English. It’s “have a bone to pick with someone.”
One more time: “have a bone to pick with someone.”
Listen to this: He walked into the room and said, “Hey, I’ve got a bone to pick with you.”
He wasn’t angry — but there was something he wanted to talk about.
So what does “have a bone to pick with someone” mean? It means you have a small problem, complaint, or issue with someone that you want to discuss.
It’s usually not something very serious — but it’s important enough to bring up.
Let’s listen to some examples. Imagine your friend keeps showing up late.
One day, you might say, “Hey, I have a bone to pick with you — you’re always late.”
Or at work, if a colleague forgets something important, you might say it in a light, slightly humorous way: “I’ve got a bone to pick with you about that report.”
This expression can sound strong, but often it’s used in a friendly or semi-serious tone.
It’s a way of saying: “I need to talk to you about something.”
Now it’s your turn: Have you ever had a bone to pick with someone — and how did you handle it?
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