Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
An axe to grind

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
An axe to grind means to have a personal motive or selfish reason for doing something or for being involved in a situation.
Idiom used in a sentence: "I'm wary of John's advice on this issue; he has an axe to grind because he's been trying to get that position for himself."