Squirm out Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɝm/ /ˈaʊt
SKWURM OWT
skwˈɜːm/ /ˈaʊt
skw-URM OWT
Definition
To escape from a situation, responsibility, or physical place by moving or acting cleverly, often to avoid something unpleasant or difficult.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; used when someone cleverly avoids blame, punishment, or a difficult task. Common collocations: 'squirm out of trouble', 'squirm out of doing homework'. Often implies using excuses or physical movement to escape.
Spanish: escabullirse - zafarsePortuguese (BR): escapar (de forma disimulada) - se esquivarPortuguese (PT): safar-se - escapar sorrateiramenteChinese (Simplified): 偷偷脱身 - 摆脱(困境)Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷脫身 - 擺脫（困境）Hindi: फिसलकर बच निकलना - बहाना बनाकर बचनाArabic: التملص من - الهروب بخفةBengali: নিজেকে ছাড়িয়ে নেওয়া - কৌশলে এড়িয়ে যাওয়াRussian: выкручиваться - увиливатьJapanese: うまく逃れる - 言い逃れるVietnamese: thoát khỏi (một cách khéo léo)Korean: 교묘하게 빠져나오다 - 피해가다Turkish: kıvırmak - sıyrılmakUrdu: جان چھڑا لینا - بچ نکلناIndonesian: mengelak - lolos (dengan licik)
Example Sentences
He tried to squirm out of cleaning his room.
basic
Don't try to squirm out of your promise.
basic
She managed to squirm out of trouble at school.
basic
Whenever there’s work to do, he finds a way to squirm out of it.
natural
I can’t believe you tried to squirm out of paying your share.
natural
The cat managed to squirm out from under the blanket without waking anyone.
natural