have a word with oneself

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have a word with oneself (third-person singular simple present has a word with oneself, present participle having a word with oneself, simple past and past participle had a word with oneself)

  1. (UK, idiomatic, informal) To consider one's attitudes or behavior with a view to reform.
    He thinks that everything revolves around him; he needs to have a word with himself.