Como Pronunciar "ax to grind"
expression
AKS tuh GRYND
AKS too GRYND
Definição
If someone has an "ax to grind," they secretly have a personal reason or hidden agenda that affects their opinion or actions.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈæks/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɹaɪnd
Inglês Britânico
æks/ /tˈuː/ /ɡɹˈaɪnd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
AKS tuh GRYND
UK
AKS too GRYND
Ouça em Contexto
I think he has an ax to grind in this argument.
She always supports that idea—maybe she has an ax to grind.
Be careful—he may have an ax to grind.
Whenever she criticizes the company, it feels like she has an ax to grind.