the worm turn

Definice a význam slova „the worm turn “ v angličtině

the worm turn
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used to refer to a sudden change in a situation where one or a group of people who were weak, unsuccessful, oppressed, etc. become strong, successful, liberated, etc.

IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
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Příklady
After years of being mistreated by their employer, the employees finally had enough, and the worm turned as they went on strike.
She endured years of bullying, but one day, the worm turned, and she stood up to her tormentors.
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