JJ19
If somebody has dishonest intentions, or is up to no good, you might say, “I think he’s (got) ________.”
This question was slightly altered from the 1965–70 question.
| UP TO NO GOOD | 14 |
| SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE | 13 |
| ULTERIOR MOTIVES | 6 |
| AN AX TO GRIND | 3 |
| BAD INTENTIONS | 3 |
| CROOKED | 1 |
| EVIL INTENTIONS | 1 |
| IDEAS | 1 |
| SUSPECT | 1 |
| TRYING TO PUT ONE OVER ON ME | 1 |
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