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Definition of worm has turned, the

worm has turned, the

adverb

  • a characterization of an unassertive person becoming assertive. Compare to "embolden".
    Lem became an outstanding advocate for his interests - the worm has turned.

    Last edited on Jun 23 2018. Submitted by Dr. P.D. Fisher on Nov 24 2016.

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Definitions include: to reveal information that one shouldn't.
Definitions include: a promiscuous woman.
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Definitions include: to have a grudge to discuss.

Other terms relating to 'the':

Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
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Definitions include: a dirty or unpleasant task that one must do since it is part of one's share of the work, and that others have taken their turn doing before them.
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Other terms relating to 'worm':

Definitions include: loose, and nasty.
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Definitions include: a dead person.
Definitions include: to escape punishment.

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