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ax to grind

/æks tə graɪnd/ /æks tə graɪnd/
idiom Social Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kişisel bir çıkarı olmak, gizli bir amacı olmak

Definition (English)

To have a hidden motive or selfish reason for doing something.

Example Sentences

  1. He's always helping, but I think he has an ax to grind.
    Her zaman yardım ediyor ama sanırım kişisel bir çıkarı var.
  2. She's not just being nice; she has an ax to grind.
    Sadece nazik davranmıyor; gizli bir amacı var.

Synonyms

hidden agendaulterior motive

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