blue devils »
Low spirits; depression.
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caught between the devil and the deep blue sea »
Having a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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devil's advocate »
A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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give the devil his due »
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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play Old Harry »
To play the devil; to make mischief.
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second banana »
A comedian who plays a secondary or supporting role, especially as straight man and traditionally in vaudeville or burlesque theatre.
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soft shoe »
A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.
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speak of the devil »
An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
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speak of the devil and he appears »
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
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talk of the devil »
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
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the Devil »
Used to add emphasis to a question or statement.
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top banana »
The principal comedian in a vaudeville or burlesque show.
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what the Devil »
Used to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.
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