An American vampire is going to HAVE WORDS

November 9, 2013 · by Sandro · in Idioms/Phrasal verbs · 6 Comments

American Vampire Vol.1 by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque

From context, can you guess the meaning of to HAVE WORDS with someone?

Sandra · November 15, 2013 - 10:15 · Reply→

Thanks! 🙂

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An American vampire wants to PALAVER | Not Only Grammar · November 15, 2013 - 06:16 · Reply→

[…] An American Vampire is going to HAVE WORDS […]

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Sandra · November 12, 2013 - 14:40 · Reply→

…a disaccord

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1. Not only grammar · November 13, 2013 - 09:16 · Reply→
  
  … Or clash or argument
  
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Sandra · November 11, 2013 - 13:14 · Reply→

I think, in this context, “to have words” means discussing.

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1. Not only grammar · November 12, 2013 - 09:00 · Reply→
  
  You’re on the right track but it’s more than a discussion. Find a stronger word.
  
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