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wangle
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wangle something from someone and wangle something Out of someone
Fig. to obtain, through argument or deception, something from someone. Are you trying to wangle money from me? You can't wangle any money out of me.

wangle out of something

Fig. to get out of having to do something; to argue or deceive one's way out of a responsibility. Don't try to wangle out of this mess. You must stay and fix the problems you made. Mary managed to wangle out of staying late again.
See also: out
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Doctor Who bad guy The Master, played by Life On Mars star John Simm, wangles his way into the top job in tonight's episode of BBC1's hit sci-fi show.
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