| 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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