She told me she had an axe to grind with her boss about the recent promotion
I suspect he's just saying that because he has an axe to grind
The politician's comments seemed to reveal he had an axe to grind
Don't get involved in their argument; they both have an axe to grind
He felt that the reporter had an axe to grind and was being unfair
It's difficult to have an objective discussion when someone has an axe to grind
She accused him of having an axe to grind and not being objective
He admitted he had an axe to grind about the way he was treated
The detective thought the witness had an axe to grind and might be lying
Let's try to resolve this fairly, without anyone having an axe to grind
I think you have an axe to grind with him.
He wronged me; that is why.
That is not a good reason to hold a grudge.
He clearly has an axe to grind with the company
He seems to hold a personal grudge against them
There's a hidden motive behind his criticism