Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

An axe to grind

  1. Selfish interest

  2. To crry out

  3. To be enemies

  4. In reality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom "an axe to grind" means to have a selfish motive or vested interest in a situation. It refers to having a personal reason for being involved in something beyond the stated purpose. Option B appears to have a typo and is not the correct meaning. The phrase is about personal advantage or hidden agenda, not carrying out tasks, enemity, or reality.

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