have a bone to pick

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Definitions of have a bone to pick words

noun have a bone to pick to have grounds for a quarrel 0
noun have a bone to pick to have something to quarrel or complain about 0
verb have a bone to pick (Idiomatic) (usually followed by with) To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
quarrelsome — inclined to quarrel; argumentative; contentious.
ornery — ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.

peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

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