Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom: "An axe to grind"

Options:

A belligerent person

A hard working person

Breaking an axe

Having disputes due to Selfish reason

Correct Answer:

Having disputes due to Selfish reason

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- Having disputes due to Selfish reason.

An axe to grind" means having a hidden personal agenda or a self-serving motive. It suggests that someone has a specific, often selfish, reason for being involved in a particular situation.