| 词汇 | angle for |
| 释义 | Idiom angle forangle for (something) to try to get or achieve something in an indirect way.He's working as a consultant with several companies that are angling for business in Hong Kong. Phr V angle for angles, angling, angled angle for sth to try to get something without asking for it in a direct wayI suspect she's angling for promotion.He's been angling for an invitation all week. angle for sth usually progressive to try to get something, by asking or talking about it in an indirect way: We all knew she was angling for promotion. Laura smiled at him, aware that he was angling for an invitation to come back home with her.■ SIMILAR TO: fish for angle for (something)To plan or scheme to get or achieve something; to try to get something in an indirect or roundabout way. (Usually used in the continuous tense.) We've been angling for a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months. What exactly are you angling for? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it. angle for something1. Lit. to fish for something, as with a fishhook and line. Fred was angling for a big bass. lam angling for whatever I can catch. 2. Fig. to scheme or plan to get something; to "fish" for something. She is just angling for a larger settlement from her former employer. Are you angling for a raise in pay? |
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