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
AnssiAHNS-seeFinnish
Nikeishani-KEE-shəAfrican American (Rare)
Nerva-Ancient Roman
Marisamah-REE-zah (Italian), mah-REE-sah (Spanish), mə-RIS-ə (English)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Caridadkah-ree-DHAHDSpanish
April['eiprəl]