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Definition have an ax to grind in American English

have an ax to grind phrase

phrase
1

to have an opinion that you are trying to persuade others to share or an idea that you are trying to persuade others to take action about

Example

Unlike some government departments, these organizations have no political ax to grind.

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Definition have an ax to grind in American English