Know all the angles Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæŋɡəɫz

NOH awl thuh ANG-guhlz

UK

nˈəʊ/ /ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈæŋɡəlz

noh AWL thuh ANG-guhlz

Definition

To understand all the tricks, methods, or strategies in a situation, often to succeed or avoid being fooled.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used admiringly or cautiously about someone skilled at navigating situations, especially where trickery or negotiation is involved. Similar to 'street smart.' Can have positive or negative tone depending on context.

• Spanish: conocer todos los trucos - conocer todas las artimañas
• Portuguese (BR): saber todos os truques - conhecer todas as manhas
• Portuguese (PT): saber todos os truques - conhecer todas as astúcias
• Chinese (Simplified): 精通门道 - 懂所有套路
• Chinese (Traditional): 精通門道 - 懂所有套路
• Hindi: हर चाल को जानना - हर तरीका जानना
• Arabic: يعرف جميع الخبايا - يعرف كل الحيل
• Bengali: সব কৌশল জানা
• Russian: знать все ходы и выходы - знать все уловки
• Japanese: 裏の手をすべて知っている - 全てのコツを知っている
• Vietnamese: biết hết các mánh khóe - hiểu mọi chiêu trò
• Korean: 모든 수단을 알다 - 잔꾀를 다 알다
• Turkish: tüm hileleri bilmek - tüm yöntemleri bilmek
• Urdu: تمام چالیں جاننا - سب طریقے جاننا
• Indonesian: tahu semua trik - paham segala cara

Example Sentences

She knows all the angles when it comes to business deals.

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If you want to win, you have to know all the angles.

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The old lawyer knows all the angles in court.

basic

You can’t trick Sarah—she really knows all the angles.

natural

Don’t worry about negotiations—our manager knows all the angles.

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When it comes to city politics, those guys know all the angles.

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