Wriggle out of
/ˈrɪɡ(ə)l ˈaʊt ɒv/B2
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1. To avoid or escape from a situation, duty, or responsibility, often by using clever or deceitful tactics.
- He tried to wriggle out of doing his homework by pretending he was sick.
- She always finds a way to wriggle out of paying her share of the bill.
- The manager couldn't wriggle out of answering the difficult questions during the meeting.
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