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
A private end to serve
To fail to arouse interest
To have no result
To work for both sides
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
34 comments Page 2 of 4.

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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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.
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Jeni said:   1 decade ago
Its about a character of person, they are intrested in opposing and fighting about somthing.

Shivani said:   1 decade ago
To have an agenda;

to take issue with something;

to go looking for a fight or argument

Sasha said:   9 years ago
It's an idiomatic expression is to have a selfish interest to serve.
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Bella said:   9 years ago
But, on my own view. I think it is to make a decision by he/she.

Malleswari said:   10 years ago
Can anybody explain in detail manner for this idiom and phrase.

Backiya said:   1 decade ago
Have a private reason for doing or being involved in something.

Gangua said:   12 months ago
I am not understanding the answer. Please explain the answer.
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Muniya Kumar M said:   1 decade ago
Please explain how to understand the meaning of the word?


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