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:
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Discussion:
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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.

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.

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

Navjyoti said:   1 decade ago
Its like having a way of doing something.

Nitesh said:   1 decade ago
Yes shivani mam absolutely right.

Shivani said:   2 decades ago
To have an agenda;

to take issue with something;

to go looking for a fight or argument

Shraddha said:   2 decades ago
Someone please explain.


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