How to Pronounce "bone to pick"
expression
ˈboʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpɪk
BOHN-tuh-PIK
bˈəʊn/ /tˈuː/ /pˈɪk
BOHN-tuh-PIK
Definition
If you have a "bone to pick" with someone, you have something (often a complaint or problem) that you want to discuss or resolve with them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpɪk
British English
bˈəʊn/ /tˈuː/ /pˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHN-tuh-PIK
UK
BOHN-tuh-PIK
Listen in Context
I have a bone to pick with you about the dishes.
Sarah told me she has a bone to pick with her coworker.
Do you have a bone to pick with me?
Listen, I’ve got a bone to pick with you about yesterday’s meeting.