Better the devil you know meaning
What does the saying 'Better the devil you know' mean?
Idiom: Better the devil you know
Meaning:
This is the shortened form of the full idiom, 'better the devil you know than the devil you don't', and means that it is often better to deal with someone or something you are familiar with and know, even if they are not ideal, than take a risk with an unknown person or thing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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