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ax to grind
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иметь личные причины для того, чтобы быть вовлеченным во что-то
a hidden personal motive or agenda that someone holds
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
Informal
Примеры
Her sudden interest in my problems seemed suspicious, like she might have an ax to grind and was just trying to gather information.
The company's decision to donate to the charity raised eyebrows, with some suspecting they had an ax to grind and were seeking favorable publicity.
