the devil finds work for idle hands

相關詞: devil

成語

Definition

  1. This proverb suggests that people who are not occupied with meaningful activities are more prone to engaging in mischief or wrongdoing.

    闲人容易生事端

    • The children were home from school with nothing to do and ended up making a mess of the house; it's true that 'the devil finds work for idle hands'.

      孩子们放假在家无所事事,结果把房子弄得一团糟;这真是『恶魔会找事给闲人做』的真实写照。

    • After retiring, with nothing to occupy his time, he started gambling; it just goes to show that 'the devil finds work for idle hands'.

      退休后无事可做,他开始赌博;这正说明了『恶魔会找事给闲人做』。

    • The community should offer more activities for teenagers; otherwise, they will get into trouble through boredom. Indeed, 'the devil finds work for idle hands.'

      社区应该为青少年提供更多活动;否则,他们会因无聊而惹上麻烦。的确,『恶魔会找事给闲人做』。