have a problem with

idiom

: to feel that something is not acceptable or agreeable to oneself

Do you have a problem with something I said?

—usually used in negative statements

"We'll have to leave a little early." "OK, I don't have a problem with that."

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Unlike a lot of Hollywood, Mia Farrow doesn’t seem to have a problem with actors working with her ex-husband, Woody Allen. —

Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024 Worse, only one of America’s two major political parties appears to have a problem with how the Supreme Court is reshaping America’s institutions. —

Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024 Homes that have a problem with condensation can treat the issue with a dehumidifier, which reduces the amount of moisture in the air so cold surfaces, like water pipes or air conditioning vents, don't end up soaked in condensation on a warm day. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024 Address issues concerning anyone who lives with or near you who may have a problem with your plans. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for have a problem with

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