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
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.
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.
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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