Have a problem with something

verb phrase

To find something or someone vexing, challenging, or difficult.

I have a problem with the way he treats his colleagues.

Often appears as...

have a problem with behaviour
have a problem with understanding

verb phrase

To be upset, irked or offended by something or someone.

Do you have a problem with me leaving early today?

Often appears as...

have a problem with decision
have a problem with suggestion

verb phrase

To be unable or find it difficult to do or achieve something.

I have a problem with lifting heavy weights.

Often appears as...

have a problem with solving
have a problem with running

verb phrase

To find something or someone vexing, challenging, or difficult.

I have a problem with the way he treats his colleagues.

Often appears as...

have a problem with behaviour
have a problem with understanding

verb phrase

To be upset, irked or offended by something or someone.

Do you have a problem with me leaving early today?

Often appears as...

have a problem with decision
have a problem with suggestion

verb phrase

To be unable or find it difficult to do or achieve something.

I have a problem with lifting heavy weights.

Often appears as...

have a problem with solving
have a problem with running

Definition 1 of 3

Visual representation of "have a problem with something"

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Criticizing Tactfully

Use 'have a problem with' to criticize softly, showing that the issue is your concern rather than blaming.

I have a problem with this report's accuracy.

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Personal Discomfort

Express quandary or inconvenience without direct confrontation, useful in polite or indirect communication.

I have a problem with the meeting time.

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Subtle Opposition

Indicate disagreement with ideas or methods in a less aggressive manner.

I have a problem with the proposed strategy.

Pro Tip 1/3

Criticizing Tactfully

Use 'have a problem with' to criticize softly, showing that the issue is your concern rather than blaming.

I have a problem with this report's accuracy.

Pro Tip 2/3

Personal Discomfort

Express quandary or inconvenience without direct confrontation, useful in polite or indirect communication.

I have a problem with the meeting time.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subtle Opposition

Indicate disagreement with ideas or methods in a less aggressive manner.

I have a problem with the proposed strategy.

Pro Tip 1/3

Criticizing Tactfully

Use 'have a problem with' to criticize softly, showing that the issue is your concern rather than blaming.

I have a problem with this report's accuracy.

Pro Tip 2/3

Personal Discomfort

Express quandary or inconvenience without direct confrontation, useful in polite or indirect communication.

I have a problem with the meeting time.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subtle Opposition

Indicate disagreement with ideas or methods in a less aggressive manner.

I have a problem with the proposed strategy.

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