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The worm will turn

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Unexpected Change

This phrase highlights a surprising shift when the meek or disregarded person takes action.

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His patience ran out, and the worm will turn, shocking everyone with his bold move.
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Metaphoric Worm

Remember, the 'worm' represents a person, not an actual worm. It’s a metaphor.

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Just when they thought she would comply forever, the worm will turn.
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Emotional Context

Use it to empathize with someone’s limit of tolerance before they push back.

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They underestimated her once too often, and the worm will turn.
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