 Bones are strong. They make up our skeleton. But what could it mean to have a bone to pick with someone? Dan, are you ready to read scripts? Maybe. Dan, um, are you upset about something? Actually, yes. I have a bone to pick with you. What did I do now? Well, your new script is about a co-worker who is always late and grumpy. It's about me, isn't it? No, no, no. You are never late. When you have a bone to pick with someone, you have an issue with them that bothers you. If you have a bone to pick with a co-worker or friend, it is best to talk about it sooner rather than later.