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醉翁之意不在酒
zuì wēng zhī yì bù zài jiǔ
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Definitions
- 1. wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol
- 2. having an ulterior motive
- 3. to have other things in mind
- 4. with an ax to grind
- 5. accomplishing something besides what one set out to do