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.
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I knew he had an axe to grind and turned down his offer of help.
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- a blunt axe
- a sharp tongue
- a private interest to serve
- a tendency to fight
Correct Option: C
an axe to grind : to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for a particular cause
● He claimed to be disinterested, but I knew he had an axe to grind. The best option is a private interest to serve.
