LC: An axe to grind别有用心

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An axe to grind

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Definition: 

Have a dispute to take up with someone or, to have an ulterior motive.

Origin: 

The phrase probably originates from the act of sharpening an axe with a grinding wheel, with the intent (in this definition) to get revenge on someone by maiming or killing them

A

Since everything is over. Now I can admit that I did have an axe to grind with you. We are friends, but you are younger and always luckier than me in terms of career opportunities. I voted against you but you still got the chance. Congrats!

事情都过去了，现在我可以承认我有私心。我们是朋友，但你比我年轻，在职场上总是比我幸运。我投了反对票，但你仍然得到了机会，祝贺你！

B

The way they treated each other tells me that at least one of them has an axe to grind with the other.

他们这么相处，我觉得至少其中一人在打小算盘。

C

I have an axe to grind with you, you really upset me yesterday.

（最后一句依然留给大家来翻译。）

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