devil: значение и определения

In many religions, the major personified spirit of evil, ruler of Hell, and foe of God. Used with the.

A subordinate evil spirit; a demon.

A wicked or malevolent person.

A person: a handsome devil; the poor devil.

An energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever person.

Printing A printer's devil.

A device or machine, especially one having teeth or spikes and used for tearing.

An outstanding example, especially of something difficult or bad: has a devil of a temper.

A severe reprimand or expression of anger: gave me the devil for cutting class.

Informal Used as an intensive: Who the devil do you think you are?

To season (food) heavily.

To annoy, torment, or harass.

To tear up (cloth or rags) in a toothed machine.

between the devil and the deep blue sea Between two equally unacceptable choices.

full of the devil Very energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever.

give the devil his due To give credit to a disagreeable or malevolent person.

go to the devil To be unsuccessful; fail.

go to the devil To become depraved.

go to the devil Used in the imperative to express anger or impatience.

play the devil with To upset or ruin.

the devil take the hindmost Let each person follow self-interest, leaving others to fare as they may.

the devil to pay Trouble to be faced as a result of an action: There'll be the devil to pay if you allow the piglets inside the house.