Question

Out of the given options, choose the option that correctly states the meaning of the given phrase/idiom:

To have an axe to grind

• A. A private end to serve
• B. To fail to arouse interest
• C. To have no result
• D. To work for both sides

Answer 1

The correct option is A A private end to serve

'To have an axe to grind' means to have a private reason for doing something or saying something. E.g. He genuinely has an axe to grind for joining the politics. Thus, option A is the correct answer. Rest of the options are incorrect.