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:
37 comments Page 1 of 4.
Satyam said:
2 years 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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Bhargav said:
3 years ago
An Axe to grind =Trying to do harm to someone.
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Prem said:
4 years ago
Someone explain me, please.
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Aishwarya Deswal said:
6 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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Ariful Islam Jewel said:
3 weeks ago
A private end to serve= When you are fully prepared with context & date or report & details, reason to make people agree with your point or opinion. Then it's called "To have an axe to grind". Means you have full control over your audience.
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Naitik said:
7 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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Gangua said:
2 years ago
I am not understanding the answer. Please explain the answer.
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Madhu said:
3 months ago
To have a personal reason (selfish reason) for saying or doing something.
When someone talks or argues,
They are not being honest or neutral.
Eg: He is criticising the manager because he has an axe to grind.
When someone talks or argues,
They are not being honest or neutral.
Eg: He is criticising the manager because he has an axe to grind.
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Babu said:
8 years ago
Thanks all.
(1)
Sushma said:
9 years ago
To have an axle to grind means the person is selfish and he is going to flatter others for completing his work.
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