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Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Saira is unable to sustain friendships because she always has too many axes to grind.

Option 1: To work for others

Option 2: To have one's own interests to serve

Option 3: To use weapons carefully

Option 4: To believe in selflessness


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: To have one's own interests to serve


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom "too many axes to grind" means to do something for selfish reasons.

This is correctly given in the second option, which states "to have one's interests to serve".

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