Idle hands are the devil's handiwork meaning
What does the saying 'Idle hands are the devil's handiwork' mean?
Idiom: Idle hands are the devil's handiwork
Meaning:
When someone is not busy, or being productive, trouble is bound to follow.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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