ax to grind

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest. US,idiomatic
    — “See,” Koteks said, “if you can get them to drop their clause on patents. That, lady, is my ax to grind.”
  2. A grudge or grievance, with implications of confrontation. US,idiomatic
    — If one is not just writing history but also trying to condemn and “demolish” one’s enemy, as Neumann is, you need a deeper level of introspection, and a high standard of proof. If not, it’s better to let “silence be a fence for wisdom.” (Pirkei Avot 3:13) It’s not possible to maintain the curiosity and openness you need for real research if you have such a big ax to grind.

词形变化

axes to grind plural axe to grind alternative axes to grind plural axe to grind alternative

词源

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