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BONE TO PICK, A

a dispute
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1. I have a bone to pick with Anne. She told the boss I was looking for a new job and now he’s angry at me.
2. You could tell by the angry look on their faces and the way they walked in looking for Jane that they had a bone to pick with her.

Compare to: bone of contention.


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