Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

have a bone to pick





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But, for this reason alone, I have a bone to pick with garlic salt.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2023

“But they also do have a bone to pick with the way that their fandom has been ignored, and the way that their concerns about things like cultural appropriation have also been ignored.”

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Nick Saban and Bryce Young both have a bone to pick with Kirby Smart and Georgia, and Ohio State’s defense hasn’t made up the ground to go toe to toe with Alabama’s offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2022

But specifically, I have a bone to pick with a lot of artificial intelligence stories.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

"I have a bone to pick with you," said Mrs Bosenna, as she and Cai took their way leisurably across the field.

From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "have a bone to pick" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com