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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