cheat the worms
cheat the worms
To avoid death, especially after having a serious illness. Refers to the worms often found near a decaying body. A: "I heard that Ellen cheated the worms! Is that true? Last I saw her, she was so sick." B: "Oh, yeah! She's doing great now!" I hope I can cheat the worms and make a full recovery—but I feel so sick right now.
See also: cheat, Worms
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have one for the worms
- food for worms
- well preserved
- worms in blood
- writhe
- writhe in (something)
- writhe with
- writhe with (something)
- get (one's) just deserts
- get your deserts