devil, the

devil, the
 1. Emph. addition after numerous words, e.g. why, what, who, where, how, etc. (What the devil are you doing?) expressing surprise, irritation, etc.
 2. play the devil with Damage. Upset. Harm, devil to pay Serious consequences.

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