To have a bone to pick with someone

Meaning

To have a complaint or grievance with someone

Examples

• John: 'I <b>have a bone to pick with</b> you; you forgot to submit your report.'<br>
• Alice: 'I apologize; I'll submit it right away.'
• John: 'You're right, I was wrong to do that.'
• Alice: 'I <b>have a bone to pick with</b> John; he didn't share the credit for our joint project.'<br>