angle for
verbDefinitions
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
- Rumors flew that Marlon Brando was angling for the lead — an odd choice, most agreed, but a sure sign of box office success.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see angle, for.
- He angles for trout Sundays.
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