Portuguese translation of the English word have an axe to grind
| English | Portuguese (translated indirectly) | Esperanto |
|---|---|---|
machado | ||
| (hatchet; broad‐axe) | machadinha | |
| (creak; gnash; grate; squeak) | ranger | |
| (pulverize; mince; crush) | moer | mueli |
| (polish smooth) | desgastar ; esmerilar | ŝlifi |
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| have an axe to grind | ⇆ puxar a brasa para a sua sardinha; ⇆ ter interesse pessoal |
| axe | ⇆ abandonar; ⇆ despedir; ⇆ machado; ⇆ reduzir |
| grind | ⇆ amolar |