letting the devil out

A form of let the devil out — To ward off bad luck.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of let the devil out
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“letting the devil out.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/letting%20the%20devil%20out. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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