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