hidden agenda

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noun
  1. an often duplicitously undisclosed plan or motive.

Origin of hidden agenda

1
First recorded in 1985–90

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British Dictionary definitions for hidden agenda

hidden agenda

noun
  1. a hidden motive or intention behind an overt action, policy, etc

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