idle hands are the devil's tools

proverb

Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

Meanings

idle hands are the devil's tools1

idle hands are the Devil's tools2

Synonyms & antonyms

proverbSynonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

proverbSynonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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