MAT Exam 2020 Paper

Concept: An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is not literal but figurative.Explanation:The phrase "to have an axe to grind" means to have a hidden personal motive or a private objective to fulfil. A person with an axe to grind is not impartial. They act in a matter mainly to serve their own interest. Thus, the meaning closely matches "a private end to serve". The other options do not express this idea.Answer: Option A: A private end to serve.