"The devil finds work for idle hands to do" warns that boredom or idleness can lead to mischievous or harmful actions.
The devil finds work for idle hands to do means if you are bored, you are more likely to do something foolish or criminal.
| Proverb | The devil finds work for idle hands to do. |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you are bored, you are more likely to do something foolish or criminal. |
| Note | Idle means 'bored, lazy'. |
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