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AP English Language

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The symbol of the worm may be found in several figurative language phrases. When you are referring to a controversial issue you may say, "Don't open that can of worms." A person whom you do not respect may be called a worm. When you are in an awkward situation you may try to "worm your way out of it". One type of computer virus is known as a worm. __________

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Americans use many figurative language phrases that do not have literal meanings.

Once my computer was attacked by a worm that came through on an e-mail.

On one television show I watched, the team had to try to figure out which person playing the game was the worm.

In each of these phrases the word worm has a negative undertone.

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