have a quiet word

English

Verb

have a quiet word (third-person singular simple present has a quiet word, present participle having a quiet word, simple past and past participle had a quiet word)

1. (idiomatic, informal) To speak to someone in private.

   When you get a moment I'd like to have a quiet word.

Synonyms

• have a word in someone's ear
• have a word in your shell-like