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You've been angling to run

🇬🇧 UK //jʊv bɪn ˈæŋɡlɪŋ tə rʌn// 🇺🇸 US //juv bɪn ˈæŋɡlɪŋ tə rʌn//

Meaning of You've been angling to run

You've been trying to achieve or influence a situation.

In simple words: You've been trying to get something done.

You've been angling to run in a sentence

• You've been angling to run the new project at work.
• I can tell you've been angling to run the meeting instead.
• Have you been angling to run the startup's marketing campaign?
• It seems you've been angling to run the charity event this year.
• You've been angling to run for student council for weeks.

How to use You've been angling to run

This phrase is informal and typically used in conversational English. It implies a subtle effort to influence or achieve something. It's not usually appropriate for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'angling' like a fishing line, carefully trying to catch a goal.

Related words

Collocations with You've been angling to run

• angling to win
• angling for a position
• angling to influence
• angling for support
• angling for attention

Synonyms for You've been angling to run

• attempting
• trying
• striving
• seeking
• pursuing

Common mistakes with You've been angling to run

• Misinterpreting 'angling' as fishing only, ignoring its metaphorical use.
• Confusing 'run' with other meanings, like 'manage'.
• Using in formal contexts where a direct approach is required.

Frequently asked questions about You've been angling to run

What does You've been angling to run mean?

You've been trying to get something done.

What is the definition of You've been angling to run?

You've been trying to achieve or influence a situation.

How do you use You've been angling to run in a sentence?

You've been angling to run the new project at work.

Can you give another example of You've been angling to run?

I can tell you've been angling to run the meeting instead.

What are synonyms for You've been angling to run?

Common alternatives include attempting, trying, striving, seeking, pursuing.

What words go with You've been angling to run?

It commonly pairs with angling to win, angling for a position, angling to influence, angling for support, angling for attention.

What are common mistakes when using You've been angling to run?

Misinterpreting 'angling' as fishing only, ignoring its metaphorical use. Confusing 'run' with other meanings, like 'manage'. Using in formal contexts where a direct approach is required.

How do you pronounce You've been angling to run?

US: //juv bɪn ˈæŋɡlɪŋ tə rʌn//, UK: //jʊv bɪn ˈæŋɡlɪŋ tə rʌn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You've been angling to run formal or informal?

"You've been angling to run" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You've been angling to run?

This phrase is informal and typically used in conversational English. It implies a subtle effort to influence or achieve something. It's not usually appropriate for formal writing.