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wriggle through

UK
/ˈrɪɡl θruː/
US
/ˈrɪɡəl θru/

Translations

wriggle throughverb
wriggled through
Past Simple
wriggled through
Past Participle
wriggling through
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪɡl θruː/
US
/ˈrɪɡəl θru/
se faufiler à traversS’emploie pour un déplacement physique dans un espace étroit.
The cat managed to wriggle through the narrow gap in the fence.
Le chat a réussi à se faufiler à travers la petite ouverture de la clôture.
se tirer d’affaireSens figuré : réussir à passer une épreuve ou une difficulté avec ruse ou débrouillardise.
She was able to wriggle through the tough interview questions with her quick thinking.
Elle a réussi à se tirer d’affaire face aux questions difficiles de l’entretien grâce à sa vivacité d’esprit.
Synonyms
squirm through
wiggle through
slip through
squeeze through
navigate through

Definitions

wriggle throughverb
To move through a tight or confined space by twisting or contorting the body.
The cat managed to wriggle through the narrow gap in the fence.
To manage to get through a difficult situation or obstacle by using cleverness or resourcefulness.
She was able to wriggle through the tough interview questions with her quick thinking.
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