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醉翁之意不在酒

zuì wēng zhī yì bù zài jiǔ

Definitions

  • wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol
  • having an ulterior motive
  • to have other things in mind
  • with an ax to grind
  • accomplishing something besides what one set out to do