The phrasal verb 'worm out' means to get information from someone, often when they are reluctant to give it.
Il verbo frasale 'worm out' significa ottenere informazioni da qualcuno, spesso con riluttanza.
| Phrasal Verb | worm out |
|---|---|
| Definition | to get information (often from someone who is unwilling to give it) |
| Examples | - It took me a while to worm out the truth, but she finally admitted to copying her essay from the internet. - I'm trying to worm out why he's been getting home so late, but all he says is "heavy traffic." I don't believe him! |
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