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?
A
an account to settle with someone
B
a tool or something to sharpen
C
a bone to pick with someone
D
a personal objective to achieve
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10660)