Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.

5.
To have an axe to grind
A private end to serve
To fail to arouse interest
To have no result
To work for both sides
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
34 comments Page 1 of 4.

Mohd misbah said:   5 months ago
The correct answer is "to intentionally harm yourself".

Satyam said:   6 months ago
The idiom "to have an axe to grind" means to have a personal motive or a hidden agenda in a situation, often one that may not be immediately obvious to others.
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Govi said:   9 months ago
@All.

Here, It suggests that the person isn't acting purely for the good of others but is driven by a hidden personal interest.

Gangua said:   9 months ago
I am not understanding the answer. Please explain the answer.
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Bhargav said:   2 years ago
An Axe to grind =Trying to do harm to someone.
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Prem said:   3 years ago
Someone explain me, please.
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Aishwarya Deswal said:   5 years ago
End = need.
Private need = one's own need.
Hence, " private end to serve" is to fulfil one's own desires.
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Priyanshu said:   5 years ago
I means to have a strong opinion.

Abhishek Singh said:   5 years ago
Then what will be the answer of " no axe to grind "?

Naitik said:   6 years ago
To have an axe to grind means the person is selfish and he is going to flatter others for completing his work.


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