a crow to pull

obsolete An issue to discuss, address, or settle (with one), typically something that is a source of annoyance for the speaker. Excuse me, sir, but I have a crow to pull with you! Who gave you permission to barge into the study unannounced? Uh oh, Mary looks like she's got a crow to pull. I wonder who she's mad at this time. I've got a crow to pull with the housekeeper about how dusty this room still is.