wangle
verb
To obtain something through cunning or manipulation, often by using persuasion or influence.
In general, "wangle" is often used to describe the act of obtaining or achieving something in a clever or resourceful way, sometimes implying that it involves a bit of trickery or persuasion.
Example
- He wangled his way into getting paid time off by charming his boss.
- She managed to wangle a weekend trip while still getting all her work done for the week.
- They wangled the furniture through the narrow staircase with some careful maneuvering.