the devil finds work for idle hands

proverb — 2 senses

the devil finds work for idle hands

proverbalso spelled the Devil finds work for idle hands

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Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

the Devil finds work for idle hands

proverb

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Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

And your prejudice won't keep you warm tonight / Oh, the Devil will find work for idle hands to do / I stole and then I lied just because you asked me to1984, Morrissey & Johnny Marr (lyrics and music), “What Difference Does It Make?”, in The Smiths, performed by The Smiths:

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