worm one's way
US /wɜrm wʌnz weɪ/
UK /wɜːm wʌnz weɪ/
成语
钻营, 设法逃避
to gradually and subtly get into a position or situation, often by being manipulative or persistent
示例:
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He managed to worm his way into the company's management.
他设法钻营进入了公司管理层。
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She tried to worm her way out of doing the dishes.
她试图设法逃避洗碗。