English · Phrasal verb Attested

angle for

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cố gắng đạt được điều gì bằng phương tiện gián tiếp tinh vi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see angle, for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không dùng theo nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “angle for” mean?

To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

Is “angle for” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.