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have a quiet word

Hi!

What exactly does it mean to have a quiet word with somebody?

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Re: have a quiet word

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Originally Posted by Danijela.Krajisnik

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Hi!

What exactly does it mean to have a quiet word with somebody?

Thanks.

it means to talk to someone privately. (with no one around to hear them)

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