How to Pronounce "ax to grind"
expression
AKS tuh GRYND
AKS too GRYND
Definition
If someone has an "ax to grind," they secretly have a personal reason or hidden agenda that affects their opinion or actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæks/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɡɹaɪnd
British English
æks/ /tˈuː/ /ɡɹˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AKS tuh GRYND
UK
AKS too GRYND
Listen in Context
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.