worm through
[/wɜːrm θruː/]
verb (phrasal verb)
se esgueirar através de; passar se contorcendo; abrir caminho com dificuldade
1. to move through a narrow or confined space by twisting and turning the body, like a worm
The child had to worm through the fence to retrieve the ball.
A criança teve que se esgueirar através da cerca para recuperar a bola.
2. to gradually make progress through something difficult or complicated
She managed to worm through the bureaucratic process despite its complexity.
Ela conseguiu se esgueirar através do processo burocrático apesar de sua complexidade.
3. to obtain something through persistent or cunning effort
He wormed through enough information to solve the mystery.
Ele conseguiu extrair informações suficientes para resolver o mistério.
This phrasal verb is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to describe physical movement through tight spaces or figuratively to describe navigating difficult situations. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent often uses 'esgueirar-se' (to slip through) or 'se metendo' (to squeeze in), emphasizing the cunning or persistent nature of the action.
NYC Slang
snake through; squeeze your way through
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