Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing devil, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
speak of the devil
CEFR B2Said when a person you were just talking about suddenly appears.
Informal
the devil is in the details
CEFR B2the hidden difficulties of a plan are in its small details
Neutral
devil's advocate
CEFR C1someone who argues against an idea just to test it or explore other views
Neutral