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JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 58

Question 58

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind

  1. A.an account to settle with someone
  2. B.a tool or something to sharpen
  3. C.a bone to pick with someone
  4. D.a personal objective to achieve
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a personal objective to achieve)

Explanation

Someone with an axe to grind has a private aim of their own behind what they say or do, so he had a personal objective to achieve.