worm your way out of (doing) somethingAVOIDto avoid doing something that you have been asked to do by making an excuse that is dishonest but clever 〔狡猾地〕逃避(做)某事 Steve wormed his way out of going to the meeting. 史蒂夫找借口不去开会。
worm your way out of (doing) something• Somehow Ben wormed his way out of mowing the lawn.
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