Idiom: an axe to grind

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English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #14 "British Idioms", question 5

Well I didn't have an axe to grind as far as she's concerned.

(a) a straight reason for getting involved
(b) a clever reason for getting involved
(c) a personal reason for getting involved
(d) a simple reason for getting involved

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #14 "British Idioms", answer 5

Well I didn't have a personal reason for getting involved as far as she's concerned.

Correct answer: (c) a personal reason for getting involved
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what is means

[Alan]

Hi,

This expression means you keep talking about or are supporting something which is of great interest to you personally.

You could for example become a member of an organisation or political party that says exactly what you believe in and in that way you join because you have an axe to grind.

Just some thoughts

Alan
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