had a word
Discussed something quickly
Had a word means spoke briefly with someone, usually privately and often about something specific or sensitive.
The phrase suggests a purposeful but informal conversation rather than a lengthy discussion: I had a word with him about his lateness.
It can imply a mild reprimand or correction: The manager had a word with her after the incident.
- talkedCommunicated verbally
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- private chatExclusive two-party conversation
- discussionExchange of ideas
small talk · spoke · exchange · speak · interviewing · dialogue · confronted · reprimand · pulled aside · communication · gossip · meeting · repartee · encounter · banter · consultation · briefing · interaction
communication vs. silence
had a wordsaid nothing
kept quiet · stonewalled · clammed up · ignored · ghosted
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