phrasal verb

Angle for

Rank #18Letter AInseparable

2Sections

Try to get something indirectly, by hinting or suggesting

Meanings

  • Try to get something indirectly, by hinting or suggesting (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • He's ANGLING FOR a promotion again.
  • She's ANGLING FOR an invitation to the event.
  • They're ANGLING FOR a better deal, obviously.

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