plays the angles

A form of play the angles — To seek ways to advance one's self-interest, especially by making choices in a calculating or crafty manner; to scheme.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of play the angles
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plays the angles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20the%20angles

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Chicago

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