Definition of «dead worms»

The idiomatic expression "dead worms" is a metaphorical way to describe something that has lost its strength, vitality or effectiveness. It implies that whatever was once lively and full of energy is now lifeless and inactive. The phrase can be used figuratively to refer to situations where something that was previously successful or powerful is no longer so, due to circumstances beyond their control.

Sentences with «dead worms»

The separation of dead worms from compost is a relatively straightforward process allowing the heavy metal to be removed from the organic waste. (treehugger.com)
This is because the small diameter of the blood vessels exiting the ferret heart make them prone to plugging with dead worms after the treatment. (2ndchance.info)
If the heartworm treatment has been in the past few weeks I would suspect an inflammatory reaction to dead worm fragments causing the fever and lack of appetite. (homevet.com)
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