Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.
Rohit is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The idiom “an axe to grind” means:
having a personal interest or hidden agenda
being biased because of self-benefit
In the sentence:
“Rohit is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.”
It suggests Rohit acts with personal motives
Why others are incorrect:
To sharpen one's skills
To work hard for success
To take revenge (not exact meaning)
Hindi meaning:
An axe to grind = स्वार्थ छिपा होना / निजी लाभ के लिए काम करना