Term for “to have a hidden purpose for being involved in something”?
The hidden purpose can be selfish or not. He or she is involved in something to ensure their purpose is fulfilled.
Example : She joined our group to help us. She has no _____.
He will only join us in this quest if he has ____.
Or am I asking too much and should settle for hidden purpose ?
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The hidden purpose can be selfish or not. He or she is involved in something to ensure their purpose is fulfilled.
Example : She joined our group to help us. She has no _____.
He will only join us in this quest if he has ____.
Or am I asking too much and should settle for hidden purpose ?
single-word-requests idiom-requests expression-requests
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"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
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@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
1
a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
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@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31
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The hidden purpose can be selfish or not. He or she is involved in something to ensure their purpose is fulfilled.
Example : She joined our group to help us. She has no _____.
He will only join us in this quest if he has ____.
Or am I asking too much and should settle for hidden purpose ?
single-word-requests idiom-requests expression-requests
edited Jun 15 '16 at 12:58
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The hidden purpose can be selfish or not. He or she is involved in something to ensure their purpose is fulfilled.
Example : She joined our group to help us. She has no _____.
He will only join us in this quest if he has ____.
Or am I asking too much and should settle for hidden purpose ?
single-word-requests idiom-requests expression-requests
single-word-requests idiom-requests expression-requests
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asked Jun 15 '16 at 11:52
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"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
2
@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
1
a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
1
@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31
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"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
2
@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
1
a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
1
@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31
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27
"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
2
2
@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
1
1
a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
1
1
@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31
@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31
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Consider using hidden agenda:
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
[American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition]
As @Phil Sweet commented, you could also consider using "personal agenda" or just "agenda". I've just found a related question, Meaning of “have an agenda”.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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2
Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
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Consider ulterior motive:
If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it ⇒ Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.
answered Jun 15 '16 at 15:57
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Secret intention or hidden ploy.
This is what happens when a hidden ploy is unveiled; it can never work
the same way again, and can never have the same meaning or payoff for
the perpetrator (The New Way to Compete: How to Be a Winner in Your
Career and in Your Life, Harry A. Olson, excerpt on G. Books)
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Angle at (something) — TFD
verb To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.)
"We've been angling at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months."
"What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it."
Angle — TFD
noun 2. a scheme or deception; a pivotal or critical feature of a scheme; the gimmick in a scheme or plot.
"I got a new angle to use in a con job on the old guy."
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
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The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
1
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
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Hidden agenda
Is the phrase I would use in this context, but I think it has negative connotations, so I wouldn't use it in a positive or neutral setting.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 1:56
Toby 1 KenobiToby 1 Kenobi
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I searched Google for Definition of Agenda.
Here is their third case:
the underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.
"Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football"
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
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Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
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Along with the answers already provided, I believe insidious fits the bill for your definition:
insidious: stealthily treacherous or deceitful; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
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Malintent
I cant seem to find standard references, maybe because this is a relatively new word. But anyway, looks like this is the only single word answer.
Ref: wikitionary, Urban Dictionary
Edit: Sorry, did not see the 'insidious' entry.
answered Jun 17 '16 at 5:45
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Expedient
expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt,ɛkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
noun
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.
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Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
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Consider using hidden agenda:
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
[American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition]
As @Phil Sweet commented, you could also consider using "personal agenda" or just "agenda". I've just found a related question, Meaning of “have an agenda”.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
add a comment |
Consider using hidden agenda:
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
[American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition]
As @Phil Sweet commented, you could also consider using "personal agenda" or just "agenda". I've just found a related question, Meaning of “have an agenda”.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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2
Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
add a comment |
Consider using hidden agenda:
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
[American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition]
As @Phil Sweet commented, you could also consider using "personal agenda" or just "agenda". I've just found a related question, Meaning of “have an agenda”.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
Consider using hidden agenda:
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
[American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition]
As @Phil Sweet commented, you could also consider using "personal agenda" or just "agenda". I've just found a related question, Meaning of “have an agenda”.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:13
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Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
add a comment |
2
Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
2
2
Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
Also personal agenda, which might be a tad less suspicious sounding in this context
– Phil Sweet
Jun 15 '16 at 13:49
2
2
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
I like how the definition quotes another candidate term, ulterior motive, which was the 1st one I thought of... making this sort of two answers in one, and the dictionary oddly self-referential.
– underscore_d
Jun 15 '16 at 14:28
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Consider ulterior motive:
If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it ⇒ Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.
answered Jun 15 '16 at 15:57
user1717828user1717828
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Consider ulterior motive:
If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it ⇒ Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.
answered Jun 15 '16 at 15:57
user1717828user1717828
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Consider ulterior motive:
If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it ⇒ Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.
answered Jun 15 '16 at 15:57
user1717828user1717828
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Consider ulterior motive:
If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it ⇒ Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.
answered Jun 15 '16 at 15:57
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Secret intention or hidden ploy.
This is what happens when a hidden ploy is unveiled; it can never work
the same way again, and can never have the same meaning or payoff for
the perpetrator (The New Way to Compete: How to Be a Winner in Your
Career and in Your Life, Harry A. Olson, excerpt on G. Books)
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
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Secret intention or hidden ploy.
This is what happens when a hidden ploy is unveiled; it can never work
the same way again, and can never have the same meaning or payoff for
the perpetrator (The New Way to Compete: How to Be a Winner in Your
Career and in Your Life, Harry A. Olson, excerpt on G. Books)
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
2,8041935
add a comment |
Secret intention or hidden ploy.
This is what happens when a hidden ploy is unveiled; it can never work
the same way again, and can never have the same meaning or payoff for
the perpetrator (The New Way to Compete: How to Be a Winner in Your
Career and in Your Life, Harry A. Olson, excerpt on G. Books)
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
2,8041935
Secret intention or hidden ploy.
This is what happens when a hidden ploy is unveiled; it can never work
the same way again, and can never have the same meaning or payoff for
the perpetrator (The New Way to Compete: How to Be a Winner in Your
Career and in Your Life, Harry A. Olson, excerpt on G. Books)
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
2,8041935
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
2,8041935
answered Jun 15 '16 at 16:54
Laurent DuvalLaurent Duval
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Angle at (something) — TFD
verb To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.)
"We've been angling at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months."
"What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it."
Angle — TFD
noun 2. a scheme or deception; a pivotal or critical feature of a scheme; the gimmick in a scheme or plot.
"I got a new angle to use in a con job on the old guy."
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
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The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
1
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
|
show 2 more comments
Angle at (something) — TFD
verb To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.)
"We've been angling at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months."
"What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it."
Angle — TFD
noun 2. a scheme or deception; a pivotal or critical feature of a scheme; the gimmick in a scheme or plot.
"I got a new angle to use in a con job on the old guy."
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
20.8k1459110
1
The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
1
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
|
show 2 more comments
Angle at (something) — TFD
verb To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.)
"We've been angling at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months."
"What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it."
Angle — TFD
noun 2. a scheme or deception; a pivotal or critical feature of a scheme; the gimmick in a scheme or plot.
"I got a new angle to use in a con job on the old guy."
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
20.8k1459110
Angle at (something) — TFD
verb To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.)
"We've been angling at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months."
"What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it."
Angle — TFD
noun 2. a scheme or deception; a pivotal or critical feature of a scheme; the gimmick in a scheme or plot.
"I got a new angle to use in a con job on the old guy."
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
20.8k1459110
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
20.8k1459110
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
20.8k1459110
answered Jun 15 '16 at 12:56
NVZNVZ
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The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
1
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
|
show 2 more comments
1
The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
1
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
1
1
The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
The use of angle, in your first sense, is essentially unknown in the US, except in a few idioms. And in any context where you attempted to use the second, most people would interpret the word to mean "direction". In fact "a new angle" is an idiom meaning "an new direction", and no deceit is implied.
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:07
2
2
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
@HotLicks I see. But I have heard it a lot.. in movies and TV series, especially those crime and CSI kind. :)
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:10
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And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
And when you hear it, the meaning is "an new approach" or "a new direction", or perhaps "a new piece of information". "Frank, I have a new angle on the Smith case."
– Hot Licks
Jun 15 '16 at 14:18
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
@HotLicks Not at all. See the link I have cited. You are talking about sense 1. I have quoted sense 2 and only sense 2. (McGraw-Hill')
– NVZ
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
I for one heard it so much as a non-native speaker that I would have added it as my own answer if it had not been already.
– Nigralbus
Jun 15 '16 at 14:20
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Hidden agenda
Is the phrase I would use in this context, but I think it has negative connotations, so I wouldn't use it in a positive or neutral setting.
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Hidden agenda
Is the phrase I would use in this context, but I think it has negative connotations, so I wouldn't use it in a positive or neutral setting.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 1:56
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Hidden agenda
Is the phrase I would use in this context, but I think it has negative connotations, so I wouldn't use it in a positive or neutral setting.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 1:56
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Hidden agenda
Is the phrase I would use in this context, but I think it has negative connotations, so I wouldn't use it in a positive or neutral setting.
answered Jul 14 '16 at 1:56
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I searched Google for Definition of Agenda.
Here is their third case:
the underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.
"Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football"
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
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Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
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I searched Google for Definition of Agenda.
Here is their third case:
the underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.
"Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football"
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
1014
Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
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I searched Google for Definition of Agenda.
Here is their third case:
the underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.
"Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football"
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
1014
I searched Google for Definition of Agenda.
Here is their third case:
the underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.
"Miller has his own agenda and it has nothing to do with football"
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
1014
answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
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answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
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answered Jun 15 '16 at 20:41
kamrankamran
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Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
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Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
Intentions being "underlying" doesn't mean they're hidden. hidden agenda, OTOH...
– user2962533
Jun 15 '16 at 20:47
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Along with the answers already provided, I believe insidious fits the bill for your definition:
insidious: stealthily treacherous or deceitful; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
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Along with the answers already provided, I believe insidious fits the bill for your definition:
insidious: stealthily treacherous or deceitful; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
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Along with the answers already provided, I believe insidious fits the bill for your definition:
insidious: stealthily treacherous or deceitful; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
Y.S.Y.S.
779136
Along with the answers already provided, I believe insidious fits the bill for your definition:
insidious: stealthily treacherous or deceitful; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect.
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
Y.S.Y.S.
779136
answered Jun 16 '16 at 9:55
Y.S.Y.S.
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Malintent
I cant seem to find standard references, maybe because this is a relatively new word. But anyway, looks like this is the only single word answer.
Ref: wikitionary, Urban Dictionary
Edit: Sorry, did not see the 'insidious' entry.
answered Jun 17 '16 at 5:45
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Malintent
I cant seem to find standard references, maybe because this is a relatively new word. But anyway, looks like this is the only single word answer.
Ref: wikitionary, Urban Dictionary
Edit: Sorry, did not see the 'insidious' entry.
answered Jun 17 '16 at 5:45
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Malintent
I cant seem to find standard references, maybe because this is a relatively new word. But anyway, looks like this is the only single word answer.
Ref: wikitionary, Urban Dictionary
Edit: Sorry, did not see the 'insidious' entry.
answered Jun 17 '16 at 5:45
physketsphyskets
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Malintent
I cant seem to find standard references, maybe because this is a relatively new word. But anyway, looks like this is the only single word answer.
Ref: wikitionary, Urban Dictionary
Edit: Sorry, did not see the 'insidious' entry.
answered Jun 17 '16 at 5:45
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Expedient
expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt,ɛkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
noun
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.
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Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
– J. Taylor
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Expedient
expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt,ɛkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
noun
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.
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Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
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Expedient
expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt,ɛkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
noun
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.
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Expedient
expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdɪənt,ɛkˈspiːdɪənt/
adjective
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
noun
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral.
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Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
– J. Taylor
6 mins ago
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Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
– J. Taylor
6 mins ago
Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
– J. Taylor
6 mins ago
Welcome to English Language and Usage. "Expedient" as a noun does not seem to fit the question.I would put some more thought to this.
– J. Taylor
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"Ulterior motive"
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 12:03
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@Ste That would have been my answer; perhaps you should make that an answer? :)
– Ghotir
Jun 15 '16 at 13:19
I was on a teleconference when I commented with that answer as I didn't have time to write an answer. Happy for @Rathony to take the points on that. :)
– Ste
Jun 15 '16 at 13:21
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a horse in this race, a vested interest - but those are not necessarily hidden. Some of your sentences do not seem to apply to a (necessarily) hidden interest.
– Drew
Jun 15 '16 at 14:29
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@Ste I guess I am lucky thanks to your teleconference. :-)
– user140086
Jun 15 '16 at 14:31