have a word with oneself

Verb

UK informal

(UK, informal) To consider one's attitudes or behaviour with a view to reform.

Japanese Meaning

自分自身の態度や行動を改革するために、内省して見直す / 自分の振る舞いを反省し、改善のために考察する

Sometimes it's necessary to have a word with oneself after making a mistake at work.

時には、仕事でミスをした後に自分の行動を省みる必要がある。

Sense（1）

(UK, informal) To consider one's attitudes or behaviour with a view to reform.

He thinks that everything revolves around him; he needs to have a word with himself.

has a word with oneself

（ present singular third-person ）

having a word with oneself

（ participle present ）

had a word with oneself

（ participle past ）

had a word with oneself

（ past ）