have a word
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Meaning
have a word (third-person singular simple present has a word, present participle having a word, simple past and past participle had a word)
(idiomatic, meiosis) To speak to someone, usually and especially in private, often in order to admonish.
I think we should have a word.
She knew she was in big trouble when the teacher asked to have a word with her after class.
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The problem with the French is that they don't have a word for "entrepreneur."
Where is that man who has forgotten words that I may have a word with him?
Peter, you're twelve years old. I'm ten. They have a word for people our age. They call us children and they treat us like mice.
When we're trying to solve difficult national issues its sometimes necessary to talk to adversaries as well as friends. Historians have a word for this: diplomacy.
I therefore believe that our system does not have a word for failed trial, and that is where the American public does not realize that our criminal justice system sometimes makes mistakes.
Guilt is a poisonous illusion. Many languages don't even have a word for guilt. Sure, we all feel it. But we also get to decide if we're going to let guilt bring us down or not. Acknowledge the feelings, and then give yourself permission to let them go.