Some idioms/phrases are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'To have an axe to grind'.
- Ato have a selfish reason for doing something
- Bto hide a secret
- Cto have full control of a situation
- Dable to arouse interest
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