1.   Before I went, though, I managed to have a word on the side with the lass.

2.   Better have a word with her about the domestic arrangements.

3.   Can I have a word with you in private?

4.   Can I have a word?

5.   It will only take a minute.

6.   Captain Steve Waugh had sharp words with Buchanan, telling him he had spoken out of turn.

7.   Could I have a few words with you?

8.   Could I have a word?

9.   Eventually the managing director was forced to have a word with him.

10.   Have a word with your Mazda dealer and take a test drive down memory lane.