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A hidden agenda Meaning in English

expression · lemma: hidden agenda

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪdən/ /əˈdʒɛndə
uh HID-un uh-JEN-duh
æɪ/ /hˈɪdən/ /ɐdʒˈɛndɐ
uh HID-un uh-JEN-duh

التعريف

A secret plan or motivation behind someone’s actions, usually different from what they say openly.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used in both formal and informal settings, often to express suspicion of ulterior motives. Common with 'have', 'suspect', and 'there is/was'. Implies lack of transparency or honesty.

جمل نموذجية

She thinks her boss has a hidden agenda.

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Do you think he has a hidden agenda?

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Politicians are often accused of having a hidden agenda.

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I can’t help but feel there’s a hidden agenda behind his kindness.

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Be careful—sometimes offers that sound great come with a hidden agenda.

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It seemed like a friendly meeting, but later I realized there was a hidden agenda at play.

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