have words with
IdiomsExample Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Sudharsan looked to have words with the England fielders as he departed.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
Dempsey, who is one goal short of tying Landon Donovan’s program record, left the field without shaking Arena’s hand and appeared to have words with the coach.
From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2017
His mother’s going to have words with you, America.
From Time • May 22, 2013
As everyone looked to be walking back to the other side of the field, toward the benches and locker rooms, Ochoa and Parke continued to have words with Anibaba.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2012
Hercules glared at the sky accusingly, like he wanted to have words with his father, Zeus.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
