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worm has turned

worm has turned is the present perfect of worm turns.

Meaning of worm turns

Phrase

the worm turns

  1. (idiomatic, usually preceded by the) Circumstances change so that a previously disadvantaged party gains the advantage, or vice-versa.
    • "The poor old Worm turns as if she was treading on him instead of cuddling him like a pussy cat."1875, Louisa M[ay] Alcott, chapter 12, in Eight Cousins

Questions about worm has turned

What is worm has turned the present perfect of?
Worm has turned is the present perfect of worm turns.

Words near worm has turned in the dictionary

  1. worm fever
  2. worm fevers
  3. worm food
  4. worm gear
  5. worm gears
  6. worm has turned
  7. worm in the apple
  8. worm lizard
  9. worm lizards
  10. worm month
  11. worm months

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