Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase.
to have an axe to grind

Options

A. to criticize someone
B. to fail to arouse interest
C. to work for both sides
D. to have a selfish end to serve

Answer

D

Explanation

to have an axe to grind : to have private reasons for being involved in something Look at the sentence: He had no axe to grind and was only acting out of concern for their safety. Here, to have a selfish end to serve is the right option.