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What's the angle

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ði ˈæŋɡl// 🇺🇸 US //wʌts ðə ˈæŋɡl//

Meaning of What's the angle

A question asking for someone's opinion or perspective on a topic.

In simple words: What is the viewpoint or opinion?

What's the angle in a sentence

• After hearing their plan, I asked, 'What's the angle on this project?'
• 'What's the angle?' she asked, wanting to know his view on the situation.
• When discussing politics, you should always consider, 'What's the angle?'
• I loved the movie, but I wondered, 'What's the angle that critics hate it?'
• 'What's the angle?' was the first question I posed when I heard about their new product.

How to use What's the angle

Used informally to ask someone's perspective or feelings about a situation. Appropriate in casual conversations but avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

'Angle' sounds like 'angel' - think of getting a heavenly perspective on something.

Related words

Collocations with What's the angle

• ask what's the angle
• know what's the angle
• consider what's the angle

Synonyms for What's the angle

• perspective
• viewpoint
• standpoint
• opinion
• take

Common mistakes with What's the angle

• Misunderstanding 'angle' as literally geometric rather than figurative.
• Using in overly formal situations.
• Omitting context, leading to confusion.

Frequently asked questions about What's the angle

What does What's the angle mean?

What is the viewpoint or opinion?

What is the definition of What's the angle?

A question asking for someone's opinion or perspective on a topic.

How do you use What's the angle in a sentence?

After hearing their plan, I asked, 'What's the angle on this project?'

Can you give another example of What's the angle?

'What's the angle?' she asked, wanting to know his view on the situation.

What are synonyms for What's the angle?

Common alternatives include perspective, viewpoint, standpoint, opinion, take.

What words go with What's the angle?

It commonly pairs with ask what's the angle, know what's the angle, consider what's the angle.

What are common mistakes when using What's the angle?

Misunderstanding 'angle' as literally geometric rather than figurative. Using in overly formal situations. Omitting context, leading to confusion.

How do you pronounce What's the angle?

US: //wʌts ðə ˈæŋɡl//, UK: //wɒts ði ˈæŋɡl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What's the angle formal or informal?

"What's the angle" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What's the angle?

Used informally to ask someone's perspective or feelings about a situation. Appropriate in casual conversations but avoid in formal settings.