A ting or two

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

To have a few sharp words with someone in order to make a point or register a complaint.

In use

Tom never kem back wid de chips yet, I'll have a ting or two to say ta him, if dare freezin cowld.

Posh English

Tom has still not returned with the chips. I shall have a word or two to say to him if they are stone cold.