Korean Proverbs
지렁이도 밟으면 꿈틀한다
jireongido balbeumyeon kkumteulhanda
Word for word
“Even an earthworm wriggles when you step on it.”
What it means
Even the meekest person pushes back if treated badly enough.
When you'd say it
When a quiet person finally snaps after being pushed around.
Closest English saying
Even a worm will turn.
Example
그렇게 놀리니까 지수가 화를 내지. 지렁이도 밟으면 꿈틀한다고.Of course Jisu got angry after all that teasing. Even a worm wriggles.