The idiom "have an axe to grind" means to have a ulterior motive, a private or selfish reason for doing or saying something, or a hidden grievance that one wants to address. It implies that a person's involvement in a discussion or situation is not purely for public or altruistic reasons, but rather to further their own personal agenda.
Idiom: Have an Axe to Grind means ____?
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