Question

in_the_loop_019 a hidden reason for wanting something or for not liking someone or something Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Accepted Answer

AX TO GRIND Don’t listen to Claudia when she tells you how bad that teacher is. She has had an ax to grind since he failed her last year.Why do you keep telling me not to buy anything from that store? Do you really think they sell bad products, or do you have some kind of an ax to grind?

Id	in_the_loop_019
Idiom	AX TO GRIND
Definition	a hidden reason for wanting something or for not liking someone or something
Examples	Don’t listen to Claudia when she tells you how bad that teacher is. She has had an ax to grind since he failed her last year. Why do you keep telling me not to buy anything from that store? Do you really think they sell bad products, or do you have some kind of an ax to grind?
Category	Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

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