vie for (something)
vie for (something)
To struggle, fight, or compete in order to attain something. The two candidates are so close in the polls that both are vying for any kind of advantage they can find. It's nearly impossible to sit down for a meal with a friend without having the kids vie for your attention the whole time. The region has fallen into disarray as multiple factions vie for power.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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To contend with another or others to attain some goal, such as a victory in a contest: The top three students in the class vied for the title of valedictorian.
See also: vie
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- vie for
- vie over (something)
- vying
- get one up on (someone or something)
- play (all) the angles
- contend with (someone or something) for (something)
- get a (good/solid/sound/etc.) grasp of/on (something)
- get a say (in something)
- get a voice (in something)
- Many are called but few are chosen