worm one's way
US /wɜrm wʌnz weɪ/
UK /wɜːm wʌnz weɪ/
成語
鑽營, 設法逃避
to gradually and subtly get into a position or situation, often by being manipulative or persistent
範例:
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He managed to worm his way into the company's management.
他設法鑽營進入了公司管理層。
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She tried to worm her way out of doing the dishes.
她試圖設法逃避洗碗。