there's no rest for the wicked

(there's) no peace/rest for the wicked

The lack of peace in one's life, or the perpetual need to be working or be busy, stems from one's sinfulness. The phrase comes from the Bible and is now usually used jocularly. He may have been acquitted of those crimes, but he will not go unpunished. There's no peace for the wicked. A: "You working late again, Stan?" B: "No rest for the wicked."
See also: no, peace, rest, wicked
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

there's no rest for the wicked

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no rest for the wicked

People use there's no rest for the wicked or no rest for the wicked to say humorously that they or someone else has a lot to do. There's no rest for the wicked. I have to get back to Manchester. Note: People also sometimes use peace instead of rest. Elizabeth called his name. `Oh dear, no peace for the wicked,' he said.
See also: no, rest, wicked
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

there’s no peace/rest for the ˈwicked

(usually humorous) used when somebody is complaining that they have a lot of work to do: Well, it’s been nice talking to you, but I really must go. No rest for the wicked!
See also: no, peace, rest, wicked
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked
  • (one's) day in court
  • at doorstep
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • a/(one's) 20
  • (one's) jig is up
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
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