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Meaning of even a worm will turn | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Even the meekest or most docile people will retaliate or seek revenge if pushed too far.

Examples

“The ſmalleſt Worme will turne, being troden on, / And Doues will pecke in ſafegard of their Brood.”

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on, and doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

even Homer nods even if one's life depended on it even Jove nods even- every accusation is a confession every cloud