醉翁之意不在酒
zuì​wēng​zhī​yì​bù​zài​jiǔ

focus elsewhere

醉翁之意不在酒 zuì​wēng​zhī​yì​bù​zài​jiǔ
focus elsewhere expression
wine-lover's heart is not in the cup; focusing on something other than the activity at hand (originally referring to enjoying the scenery rather than the wine)
ulterior motive expression
having a hidden agenda; having other things in mind; with an ax to grind; accomplishing something besides what one ostensibly set out to do

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