idle hands are the devil's playthings

proverb

Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

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Meanings

idle hands are the devil's playthings1

proverb
  1. Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

    Synonyms: idle hands are the devil's workshop

idle hands are the Devil's playthings2

proverb
  1. Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

    Synonyms: idle hands are the devil's workshop

Synonyms & antonyms

proverbSynonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

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idle hands are the devil's workshop

proverbSynonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

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idle hands are the devil's workshop
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Cite this entry
APA

idle hands are the devil's playthings. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idle%20hands%20are%20the%20devil's%20playthings

MLA

“idle hands are the devil's playthings.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idle%20hands%20are%20the%20devil's%20playthings. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “idle hands are the devil's playthings,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/idle%20hands%20are%20the%20devil's%20playthings.

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