a crow to pick

a crow to pick

obsolete An issue one desires to discuss, address, or settle (with someone), typically some source of annoyance for the speaker. Excuse me, sir, but I have a crow to pick with you! Who gave you permission to barge into the study unannounced? Uh oh, Mary looks like she's got a crow to pick. I wonder who she's mad at this time. I've got a crow to pick with the housekeeper about how dusty this room still is.

See also: crow, pick, to

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