have a word with oneself

English

Verb

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.