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Worm your way into

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Patience Required

This phrase suggests a slow, gradual process, not something that happens quickly.

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He didn't get the role immediately but wormed his way into the cast over several months.
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Stealth Involved

To 'worm your way into' implies moving into something unnoticed, like a worm burrows unseen.

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Alex wormed his way into the exclusive club by befriending members one by one.
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Sometimes Negative

The phrase can have a negative connotation, implying manipulation or deceit.

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She didn't trust him, thinking he had wormed his way into the position.
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