wangle

🇬🇧 UK/'wæŋgl/🇺🇸 US

GREC2

Definitions

v.

To obtain or achieve something through clever, devious, or manipulative means

用手段获得，耍花招弄到

n.

An act of obtaining something through trickery or manipulation

欺骗手段，诡计

🧩 Root Breakdown

Blend

wangleother

=wangle

Common Collocations

1.wangle into弄到
2.wangle out逃脱

Example Sentences

1.
He managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive party.
2.
She wangled a promotion through clever networking and diplomacy.

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