SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To have one’s own interests to serve.

The idiom 'has too many axes to grind' means to perform an act out of selfish motives.

Hence, To have one’s own interests to serve is the correct answer.