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worm has turnedpast tense of worm turnsRate it:

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worm in the applesomething you thought was a good thing turns out to be a bad thing; usually at the worst possible time.Rate it:

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worm turnsCircumstances change so that a previously disadvantaged party gains the advantage, or vice-versa.Rate it:

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worst comes to worstIf an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.Rate it:

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worth every pennyCompletely worthwhile.Rate it:

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wouldn't you know itExpresses dismay or annoyance, especially at bad luck or misfortune.Rate it:

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writing on the wallAn ominous warning; a prediction of bad luck.Rate it:

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year in, year outDuring every year; always.Rate it:

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yes manA person who always agrees with his employer or superior.Rate it:

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you are what you eatIf you eat well, you will be well; but if you eat badly you will feel badRate it:

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you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pigYou can try to change something or one's outward appearance, but it will not change the inward appearance. Even if you put lipstick on a pig, it will always roll in mud and grunt.Rate it:

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you can't always get what you wantIt is not always possible to get what is wanted.Rate it:

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you can't polish a turd(vulgar) Something inherently bad cannot be improved.Rate it:

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you'd complain if you were hung with a new ropeSaid as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always complaining.Rate it:

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you'll be late for your own funeralSaid as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always late for things.Rate it:

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能者多勞able men are always busyRate it:

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é–‹å£åŸ‹å£every time they open their mouth they always talk about or say…Rate it:

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