to have a bone to pick with someone
to have a complaint or grievance to discuss with someone · to be annoyed about something someone did
What's the situation?
Imagine your friend borrowed your favorite book and returned it with a coffee stain! 😱 You're not furious, but you definitely need to talk to them about it. This phrase is perfect for when you have a specific complaint or issue to address with someone. It implies a mild to moderate level of annoyance that you need to discuss, rather than just brushing it off. 😠