have words

• Idiomatischer Ausdruck, der bedeutet, sich zu streiten, zu zanken oder ein ernstes, oft vorwurfsvolles oder kritisches Gespräch mit jemandem zu führen.

An idiomatic expression meaning to argue, quarrel, or have a serious discussion with someone, often involving reproach or criticism.

1. Argue or quarrelB2informal

   To have an argument or disagreement with someone.

   Sich streiten

   • They had words over the division of the inheritance.
   • I had words with my neighbor about the noise.
   • The two politicians had words during the debate.