play (all) the angles

play (all) the angles

To make use or take advantage of every means or opportunity one can find in order to reach or attain one's goal. Unless you happen to be incredibly lucky, you have to play all the angles when you're an actor looking for work. You're not going to get anywhere in this industry if you aren't willing to play the angles.
See also: angle, play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • know all the angles
  • get there
  • reach for the stars
  • reach for the sky
  • reach for the moon
  • vie for
  • vie for (something)
  • vie over (something)
  • vying
  • draw even