English Explanatory Dictionary

play the devil with

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause great trouble or distress to.

Word forms

play the devil with plays the devil with playing the devil with played the devil with

Synonyms

play the cat and banjo with play merry havoc with play merry hell with play Old Harry with play the deuce with play the dickens with play the mischief with
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