have a quiet word (with somebody)especially British EnglishBrEPRIVATE/PERSONAL to talk to someone privately when you want to criticize them or tell them about something serious (与某人)私下谈谈 Brian’s just not keeping up with the workload. Can you have a quiet word? 布赖恩真的应付不了那些工作,你能和他私下谈谈吗?
have a quiet word (with somebody)• When all they needed to do was lift up the phone and have a quiet word.
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