虫むしのいい

expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)

selfish; self-serving; conveniently self-centered

Describes a person or attitude that is selfishly convenient for oneself, often ignoring others' needs. Frequently used in the phrase 虫のいい話 (a self-serving story/proposal).

See also: 虫がいい

• 彼かれの虫むしのいい考かんがえには呆あきれてしまった。

  I was amazed at his selfish way of thinking.

• そんな虫むしのいい話はなしがあるわけない。

  There's no way such a self-serving story could be true.