The devil makes work for idle hands

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Originates from religious writings suggesting idleness leads to sin and trouble.

He started hanging out with the wrong crowd - the devil makes work for idle hands.

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Used as a caution that not keeping busy may result in harmful behavior.

She took up painting to stay busy; the devil makes work for idle hands after all.

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Implies that being idle or unoccupied is a bad thing.

I should volunteer more because the devil makes work for idle hands.

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