Definition of Have an axe to grind

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To have a dispute, resentment, or grudge, sometimes with a disposition to act on that resentment covertly; to have a bias; to take issue with something. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Have An Axe To Grind

have a pair
have a pop at
have a quiet word
have a screw loose
have a seat
have a snootful
have a stab
have a thing
have a tiger by the tail
have a way with
have a whale of a time
have a word
have a word in someone's ear
have an ax to grind
have an axe to grind
have an eye for
have another thing coming
have another think
have another think coming
have another thought coming
have at
have at you
have bats in one's belfry
have been around
have been around the block
have egg on one's face
have eyes bigger than one's belly
have eyes bigger than one's stomach

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