devil looks after his own
the devil looks after his own
A phrase used to explain how good things can happen to bad people. A: "I can't believe that jerk still got a promotion even after he plagiarized my work." B: "Well, the devil looks after his own."
See also: after, devil, look, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
devil looks after his own
Prov. Evil people are often prosperous or well taken care of. (Implies that they must be getting their prosperity from the devil, since they are not earning it by being good and deserving.) Jane: I don't understand why the corner store is still in business. They cheat everybody! Alan: Well, the devil looks after his own.
See also: after, devil, look, own
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- the devil looks after his own
- asshat
- bigger than life and twice as ugly
- scammered
- put a jerk in it
- soda jerk
- butt-wipe
- A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle
- dog does not eat dog
- knee-jerk