Word Network: devilment

the printers devils

Errors or mistakes in a printed text.

To play devil's advocate

Argumentation and critical discussion expression

C2

speak of the devil

Said when someone appears just as you're talking about them

B1

between the devil and the deep sea

To be in a difficult situation with no easy solution, facing two equally bad choices.

The devil's in the details.

Hidden problems in small things.

B1

Speak of the devil!

Person mentioned appears.

A1