have words with someone (over someone or something)

have words with someone (over someone or something)
have words with someone (over someone or something)
Fig. to quarrel with someone over someone or something. •

I had words with John over Mary and her friends.

Elaine had words with Tony over his driving habits.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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