Useful Idioms – part 15
Have it out with someone = to talk to someone about something they have done that makes you angry , in order to try to solve the problem.
- He decided to have it out with her about the troubles caused by her pet dog.
- We wanted to have it out with the domestic help as she had been late for work everyday.
A small fortune = a large amount of money.
- That dusty old painting on the wall could be worth a small fortune.
- You will have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you sue for compensation.