devil to pay

noun, phrase — 2 senses

devil to pay

noun

Etymology Ellipsis of the devil to pay and no pitch hot or ready.

1

Synonym of hell to pay.

devil to pay

phrase

Etymology Ellipsis of the devil to pay and no pitch hot or ready.

1

Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of the devil to pay and no pitch hot or ready.

Related terms
between the devil and the deep blue sea, devil seam

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