have a word with

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   To speak briefly with someone, often privately, about a particular matter.

   Can I have a word with you?

In the movies · 25

• I'm gonna call this guy and have a word with him.The Day After Tomorrow2004
• Would it be possible to have a word with you at my flat?The Omen1976
• could I have a word with you for a moment?American Psycho II: All American Girl2002
• D'you wanna have a word with Daisy?I, Daniel Blake2016
• I'll have a word with Woody.This Is England2007
• Can I have a word with you?Zodiac2007
• I'd have a word with the doctor.The Father2020
• I better go have a word with them.Hotel Rwanda2004

Learn it in full scenes

• Zodiac2007
  • Darlene Ferrin's Last Drive
  • The Zodiac Confession Call
  • Zodiac's Cipher Reaches the Chronicle

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