worm yourself into
(verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To gradually, subtly, and often slyly make progress or gain acceptance or a position by being persistent and sneaky.
To gradually, subtly, and often slyly make progress or gain acceptance or a position by being persistent and sneaky.
Ví dụ:
She managed to worm herself into the company, and now she's gradually climbing the corporate ladder.
She managed to worm herself into the company, and now she's gradually climbing the corporate ladder.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "worm yourself into" means to work hard or try very hard to get something, such as a job, a relationship or a group of friends. It suggests that the task may be difficult or require perseverance, as if one were wriggling their way through a cramped space, like a worm. For example, an English learner might use the expression to say that they need to worm themselves into a new social circle at school or to explain that they are trying to worm themselves into a company by networking and making connections.
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