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:
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Shraddha said:
1 decade ago
Someone please explain.
Shivani said:
1 decade ago
To have an agenda;
to take issue with something;
to go looking for a fight or argument
to take issue with something;
to go looking for a fight or argument
Nitesh said:
1 decade ago
Yes shivani mam absolutely right.
Navjyoti said:
1 decade ago
Its like having a way of doing something.
Jeni said:
1 decade ago
Its about a character of person, they are intrested in opposing and fighting about somthing.
Angelah said:
1 decade ago
"The insurance company have an axe to grind upon the falling interest rates on monthly basis with the state bank". Means that company is in a state of arguing with higher authorities for its prestige customers.
Ank said:
1 decade ago
Axe to grind means to have a selfish reason for saying or doing something. Like doing something with vested interests.
Usage: People who don't have an axe to grind will offer you the best opinion.
Usage: People who don't have an axe to grind will offer you the best opinion.
Sushant said:
1 decade ago
To have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something.
Backiya said:
10 years ago
Have a private reason for doing or being involved in something.
Priyanka said:
9 years ago
To have a strong opinion about something that influences your action. For e.g. I don't have an axe to grind about the fact that Christmas has become commercialized.
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