| Phrase/Idiom | have an axe to grind |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you have an axe to grind, you have personal reasons for becoming involved in something or adopting a particular attitude. |
| Example | It was decided that the best employee would be selected by a HR agency which had no axe to grind within the company. |
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