the devil's own (something)
the devil's own (something)
1. Very great. (Used primarily before the word "luck.") I can't believe I won the lottery and a radio contest in the same week—I must have the devil's own luck!
2. Very difficult. (Used primarily before the word "job.") I'm having the devil's own job getting this window open—I think its been painted shut.
See also: own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the devil's own —
a very difficult or great —. informal 1991 Mavis Nicholson Martha Jane & Me It was the devil's own job to get her to give me some money for savings.
See also: own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- the devil's own
- have the devil's (own) luck
- the devil's (own) luck
- luck of the devil
- have the luck of the devil
- luck of the Irish
- the devil’s own time
- the devil's own time
- have the devil's own job
- the devil's own job