angle for

English

Verb

to angle for (phrasal verb)

1. To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
   • 2006, David M. Oshinsky, Polio, page 214:

     Rumors flew that Marlon Brando was angling for the lead — an odd choice, most agreed, but a sure sign of box office success.

2. Used other than as an idiom: see angle.

   He angles for trout Sundays.

Usage notes

• The verb and particle are inseparable.

Translations

• Swedish: fiska efter (sv)