American Idioms and Expressions

Worm Ones Way Out Of Something Idiom

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worm one's way out of (something)
What does worm one's way out of (something) mean?		 to squeeze or wiggle out of a problem or a responsibility My friend was able to worm her way out of her problems at work.

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worm one's way out of (something)
What does worm one's way out of (something) mean?		 to wiggle out of a problem or a responsibility I was able to worm my way out of working late last night.


Some Random Idioms
gunner
What does "gunner" mean?		medical student working hard for high grades or evaluations
like a bump on a log
What does "like a bump on a log" mean?		 unresponsiveThe boy spent the morning at home like a bump on a log.
line up
What does "line up" mean?		 take places in a line or formation, stand one behind anotherWe were forced to line up in front of the movie theater for over one hour.
jump the gun
What does "jump the gun" mean?		 start before you shouldHe jumped the gun and started selling the tickets before he should have.
make a monkey out of (someone)
What does "make a monkey out of (someone)" mean?		 to make someone look foolish My friend made a monkey out of me when he started arguing with me in front of my boss.

fall off the wagon
What does "fall off the wagon" mean?		 to return to use alcohol or drugs after stopping for awhileThe man fell off the wagon after he had stopped drinking for three years.
take out a loan
What does "take out a loan" mean?		 to get a loan of moneyI had to take out a loan to buy the car.
down to the wire
What does "down to the wire" mean?		 to be nearing a deadline, to be running out of timeWe went down to the wire but we were able to finish the job on time.
Under your breath
What does "Under your breath" mean?		 If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.
something/words to that effect
What does "something/words to that effect" mean?		 something like what was just saidThe apartment manager said that we could not bring a bicycle into the apartment lobby or something to that effect.
bushed
What does "bushed" mean?		 tired; exhausted. It's been a long day, and I'm bushed.
rack one`s brain
What does "rack one`s brain" mean?		 to try one's best to think about something, to make a great mental effortI racked my brain for over an hour to try and decide what to do about the new computer.
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