Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word. It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to gr...

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?

Answer Details

The phrase "an axe to grind" means to have a hidden motive or personal objective to achieve. So the option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase is "a personal objective to achieve".