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:
34 comments Page 3 of 4.
Sasha said:
9 years ago
It's an idiomatic expression is to have a selfish interest to serve.
(1)
Simoon said:
8 years ago
How it's related?
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.
(1)
Babu said:
7 years ago
Thanks all.
(1)
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.
(2)
Abhishek Singh said:
6 years ago
Then what will be the answer of " no axe to grind "?
Priyanshu said:
5 years ago
I means to have a strong opinion.
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.
Private need = one's own need.
Hence, " private end to serve" is to fulfil one's own desires.
(3)
Prem said:
3 years ago
Someone explain me, please.
(4)
Bhargav said:
2 years ago
An Axe to grind =Trying to do harm to someone.
(6)
Post your comments here:
Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers