tener segundas intenciones

tener segundas intenciones
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to have ulterior motives
El duque tenía segundas intenciones cuando le propuso al rey formar una alianza.The duke had ulterior motives when he proposed to the king that they should form an alliance.
b. to have hidden motives
Piensas que Julio te está ayudando porque te aprecia, pero créeme, tiene segundas intenciones.You think Julio is helping you out because he cares about you, but trust me, he has hidden motives.
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