bone to pick, have a



bone to pick, have a

An unpleasant issue or grievance that needs discussion. For example, Concerning the room assignments, I have a bone to pick with you. This metaphoric term alludes to a dog worrying a bone. [Early 1500s]
See also: bone, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Haik-Armenian
Gregorios-Greek, Late Greek
Verusha-Russian
Benvenuto-Italian
Chidike-Western African, Igbo
Derrick['derik]