Wriggle out of Meaning in English
expression
RIG-uhl OWT uhv
ri-GUHL owt ov
Definition
To avoid doing something that you should do, often by making excuses or being clever.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, slightly negative expression. Often used with 'wriggle out of responsibility/commitments.' Implies avoiding duties in a sneaky or clever way, not just openly refusing. Don't confuse with simply refusing or quitting.
Spanish: escabullirse de - zafarse dePortuguese (BR): se esquivar de - escapar dePortuguese (PT): esquivar-se de - escapar deChinese (Simplified): 逃避 - 推脱Chinese (Traditional): 逃避 - 推託Hindi: बच निकलना - झांसा देकर बचनाArabic: التملص من - الإفلات منBengali: এড়িয়ে যাওয়া - কৌশলে ফাকি দেওয়াRussian: уклоняться - увиливатьJapanese: うまく逃れる - 言い訳して逃げるVietnamese: thoái thác - né tránh (trách nhiệm)Korean: 교묘히 피하다 - 빠져나가다Turkish: sıyrılmak - kaçamak yapmakUrdu: چوری سے بچنا - چالاکی سے نکل جاناIndonesian: mengelak - lolos (dengan alasan)
Example Sentences
He tried to wriggle out of doing his homework.
basic
Don't try to wriggle out of your promises.
basic
She always finds a way to wriggle out of trouble.
basic
He managed to wriggle out of helping with the move by saying he was sick.
natural
You can’t always wriggle out of your responsibilities at work.
natural
Whenever there’s a group project, he tries to wriggle out of doing his part.
natural