have a quiet word en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To speak to someone in private.
When you get a moment I'd like to have a quiet word.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| has a quiet word | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| having a quiet word | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a quiet word | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a quiet word | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Synonyms
have a word in someone's ear · have a word in your shell-like