Meaning of worm turns | Babel Free

Definitions

Circumstances change so that a previously disadvantaged party gains the advantage, or vice-versa.

idiomatic

Examples

“"The poor old Worm turns as if she was treading on him instead of cuddling him like⟳ a pussy cat."”

“"I've waited on you hand and foot, done dirty work⟳ for you, put⟳ up with your ill-humours and your tyranny, and never grumbled. But there is a limit⟳! You've made a poor sort⟳ of creature of me, but even the worm turns, you know⟳."”

“However, the evidence to date⟳ in the new session indicates the worm may have⟳ turned. The government has become⟳ more seasoned and confident of its political skills.”

“"New Jersey used to be the armpit of the universe," Mr. Rockland said. "Well, the worm turns. And I think⟳ anything that's down so long eventually is going come⟳ up."”

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