ax to grind

短语

发音

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词形变化

axes to grind 复数

别名

axe to grind

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    美国 习语
  2. 1.

    A grudge or grievance, with implications of confrontation.

    美国 习语

词源

A reference to someone sharpening an axe with the intent to kill someone.

来源：wiktionary