Meaning of the word "worm something out of someone" in English
What does "worm something out of someone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
worm something out of someone
US /wɜrm ˈsʌm.θɪŋ aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌn/
UK /wɜːm ˈsʌm.θɪŋ aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌn/
Idiom
to try to get information from someone who does not want to give it, by being clever or by persuading them
Example:
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I tried to worm the truth out of him, but he wouldn't say a word.
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She managed to worm the secret out of her sister after hours of questioning.