have a word with oneself en · VERB
Meanings
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(UK, idiomatic, informal) To consider one's attitudes or behavior with a view to reform.
He thinks that everything revolves around him; he needs to have a word with himself.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had a word with oneself | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had a word with oneself | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has a word with oneself | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| having a word with oneself | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |