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
LleuLAYWelsh Mythology
Fionnghuala-Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Donatodo-NAH-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
CĂTĂLina-Romanian
Quinton['kwintɔn]
Nereidanay-RAY-dhahSpanish