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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Priyanshu said:
6 years ago
I means to have a strong opinion.
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.
Simoon said:
9 years ago
How it's related?
Abhishek Singh said:
6 years ago
Then what will be the answer of " no axe to grind "?
Temla said:
2 weeks ago
I didn't understand it. Anyone, explain me the answer in detail.
Govi said:
1 year 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.
Mohd misbah said:
1 year ago
The correct answer is "to intentionally harm yourself".
Shraddha said:
2 decades ago
Someone please explain.
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.
Shivani said:
2 decades 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
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