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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. an axe to grind
    1. attack aggressively
    2. suffer a lot
    3. betray somebody
    4. have a selfish interest
Correct Option: D

an axe to grind : to have private reason for being involved in something. Here, have a selfish interest is the right option Look at the sentence :
● She hadno axe to grindand was only acting out of concern for their safety.



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