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Wiggle out Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɪɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt
WIH-guhl OWT
wˈɪɡəl/ /ˈaʊt
WIH-guhl OWT

释义

To avoid doing something or escape from a responsibility, promise, or situation, usually by making excuses or by being clever.

用法与细微差别

An informal, often playful phrasal verb. Usually used with 'of' or 'from' ('wiggle out of homework'). Suggests escaping in a clever or sly way, not physical movement. Common in spoken English, less so in writing.

例句

He always tries to wiggle out of cleaning his room.

basic

Don't try to wiggle out of your promise.

basic

She managed to wiggle out of doing extra work.

basic

I can't believe you wiggled out of paying the bill again!

natural

He's always got an excuse to wiggle out of meetings.

natural

If you want to leave early, don’t try to wiggle out—just ask your boss.

natural