Word info

ax to grind

Noun

Meaning

ax to grind (plural axes to grind)

(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.

ax to grind (plural axes to grind)

(American spelling) A grudge or grievance, with implications of confrontation.


ax to grind (plural axes to grind)

(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.


ax to grind (plural axes to grind)

(American spelling) A grudge or grievance, with implications of confrontation.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I have no ax to grind. I was lucky. I played. How many guys play high school, college football never play pro football? Art Donovan

The man who comes with a tale about others has himself an ax to grind. Chinese Proverb

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