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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Deepak said:
10 years ago
To have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept and that is the reason why you do something:
Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet.
Environmentalists have no political axe to grind - they just want to save the planet.
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.
Umashri said:
10 years ago
Have an axe to grind.
Meaning: Private or ulterior motive to further, often a selfish one.
Example: He should not become the chairman of the committee as he has too many axes of his own to grind.
Meaning: Private or ulterior motive to further, often a selfish one.
Example: He should not become the chairman of the committee as he has too many axes of his own to grind.
Vishal b b said:
9 years ago
Hidden intention, generally selfish intentions.
For example,
If a person is too polite than normal to one then the latter may feel, the former has some axe to grind.
For example,
If a person is too polite than normal to one then the latter may feel, the former has some axe to grind.
Priyanka said:
1 decade 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.
Satyam said:
8 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:
11 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.
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.
Sushma said:
8 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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