Some investors believe that 'the worm has turned', and that the economy is getting better.
She finally 'wormed' the truth 'out of' him. [=she finally got him to tell her the truth]
I didn't think that she would go on a date with that 'worm'. [='wretch']
(..) and a woman? F$ck that! I don't need that shit in my Iife! You die, motherf$cker! What do you think I am? You think I'm a f$cking worm Iike you? I toId you, man! I toId you, don't f$ck with me! I toId you, no f$cking kids! No, but you wouIdn't Iisten! (..)1983 Scarface