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Volcano1985 Posted 17 years ago
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Have a quiet word
Have a quiet word with her about it.
What is have a quiet word ?
What is have a quiet word ?
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Hi Volcano To me, having a quiet word with someone means having a private conversation with someone about a sensitive topic.
- Hi Volcano To me, having a quiet word with someone means having a private conversation with someone about a sensitive topic.
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Hi Volcano
To me, having a quiet word with someone means having a private conversation with someone about a sensitive topic.
To me, having a quiet word with someone means having a private conversation with someone about a sensitive topic.
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Same here, particularly with the sense that you are warning them about something - that their own behaviour is causing problems, or perhaps letting them in on a secret so they don't inadvertently cause a problem.
I often have a quiet word with people who work for me.
I often have a quiet word with people who work for me.
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