v. phr. 1. To talk, discuss, or speak briefly with. Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow's exam. 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose of persuading the other person or let him or her know of one's dissatisfaction. Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; I think we ought to have a word with him.
HAVE A WORD WITH
Meaning of HAVE A WORD WITH in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012