angle at (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 at securing a contract with a major development company from the Middle East for the last few months. What exactly are you angling at? If it's a pay raise, you can just forget about it.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Balcher	['ba:ltʃə]
Tiyamike	tee-yah-MEE-kay	Southern African, Chewa
Briella	-	English (Modern)
Oiva	OY-vah	Finnish
Summer	SUM-ər	English
Lorelle	-	English (Rare)