English / idiom
Have an Axe to Grind
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To harbor a private, self-serving motive, personal grievance, or biased agenda behind one's actions or remarks.
In context
01
The dismissed physician had an axe to grind against the medical board and publicly questioned their clinical protocols.
02
I trust Dr. Sarah's second opinion because she has no financial axe to grind in recommending alternative treatments.
Synonyms
hidden agenda,personal vendetta,selfish motive
Antonyms
impartiality,disinterested stance,neutrality
Collocations
no axe to grind,obvious axe to grind