How to Pronounce "worm out of"
expression
ˈwɝm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
WURM OWT uhv
wˈɜːm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
WURM OWT ov
Definition
To cleverly or gradually get information, a secret, or a confession from someone who does not want to share it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
wˈɜːm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURM OWT uhv
UK
WURM OWT ov
Listen in Context
She tried to worm out of him where he had been last night.
The journalist managed to worm out of the politician a surprising answer.
It's hard to worm out of him what he really thinks.
He skillfully wormed out of his boss what was happening in the company.