I had words with my neighbor about the loud music.
have words
idiomTo argue, to have an argument.
The manager had words with the employee after she arrived late for the third time this week.
After the board meeting concluded, the two partners had words in private regarding the company's sudden change in direction.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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man of few words
A man who doesn't speak much; a habitually terse or taciturn man.
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mark my words
Listen to me; used before or after a statement one wishes to emphasize, especially a prediction.
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mince words
To restrain oneself when speaking by withholding some comments or using euphemisms in order to be polite, tactful, etc.
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mouth the words
To speak insincerely.
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or words to that effect
used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.
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play on words
A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
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put words in someone's mouth
To say or imply that someone has made a statement or remark which they did not precisely or directly make.