ulterior

ὁ λαγὼς τὸν περὶ τῶν κρεῶν τρέχει → save one's bacon, save one's neck, save one's skin

English > Greek (Woodhouse)

adj.

Ulterior motives, seeking one's own advantage: P. πλεονεξία, ἡ.

Have ulterior motives, seek one's own advantage, v.: P. πλεονεκτεῖν.

Entertain secret designs: P. λανθάνειν τι ἐπιβουλεύων.

Without ulterior motives: use adv. P. ἀδόλως.

With ulterior motives, for the sake of gain: use P. and V. ἐπὶ κέρδει, V. ἐπὶ κέρδεσι.