worm your way into somebody's affections/heart/confidence etcTRICK/DECEIVEto gradually make someone love or trust you, especially by being dishonest 〔尤指通过欺诈手段〕逐渐获得某人的喜爱/欢心/信任等 → worm your way into somebody’s affections/heart/confidence etc at worm2(2)