HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQSSC CGL2026English Language
1 mark

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"to have an axe to grind"

  1. A
    sharpening your skills in anticipation of future challenges
  2. B
    to have a private reason for doing something
  3. C
    preparing for a fight
  4. D
    getting ready for work or a new project

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The idiom "to have an axe to grind" means to have a private or selfish reason for doing something, or to have a strong personal opinion about something that you want people to accept.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"to have an axe to grind"
A
sharpening your skills in anticipation of future challenges
B
to have a private reason for doing something
C
preparing for a fight
D
getting ready for work or a new project

Share This Question

Idioms and PhrasesVocabulary

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across English Language.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion