worm

The early bird catches the worm.

something that you say in order to tell someone that if they want to be successful they should do something immediately. If you see a job that interests you, apply as soon as possible. The early bird catches the worm.

See also: bird, catch, early

The worm has turned.

something that you say when someone who has always been weak and obedient starts to behave more confidently or take control of a situation. Yesterday, she just came in and told him to stop bossing her around. The worm has turned!

See also: has, turn

a worm's eye view (British & Australian)

if you have a worm's eye view of something, you only know or understand a part of it, usually the worst or least important part. Set in the Paris underworld, the novel provides us with a a worm's eye view of society.

See also: eye, view