“idle hands are the devil's tools”
Hear how "idle hands are the devil's tools" sounds in real speech — 133 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Shameless, Breaking Bad, Futurama, Mad Men, Bridgerton and 4 more.
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TV ShowShameless
Бесстыжие — S03E07
“- Idle hands
are the devil's work, hmm?”
- I'd take more,
but it makes me sleepy. … - Last one.
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TV ShowBreaking Bad
Во все тяжкие — S03E02
“In the meantime,
idle hands are the devil's plaything.”
I mean, those women are so grateful
to even be here. … So why don't you get back on the horse
and do what you do best?
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TV ShowFuturama
Футурама — S05E16
“Futurama [5x16] - The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings - CiWaN”
Huh?
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TV ShowMad Men
Безумцы — S02E04
“Idle hands.”
I should go. I really do have to work. … It's good to know you.
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TV ShowBridgerton
Бриджертоны — S04E03
“Idle hands and all.”
I am eager to see what employment
you are able to find for me. … Yes, I am eager to help you and… return
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TV ShowWhite Collar
Белый воротничок — S04E05
“IDLE HANDS AND ALL THAT.”
KEEP AN EYE ON HIM. … I CAN KEEP AN EYE ON HIM
WITH HIS ANKLET.
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TV ShowWhite Collar
Белый воротничок — S04E05
“IDLE HANDS.
I'LL GO CHECK ON THE VAN.”
...RIGHT HERE. … THANKS, JONES.
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TV ShowThe Vampire Diaries
Дневники вампира — S07E10
“about the devil and idle hands seriously.”
I'm glad to see someone takes the warning … We have a lot of fruit.
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TV ShowYoung Sherlock
Молодой Шерлок — S01E05
“Devil makes work for idle hands.”
[chuckles] I couldn't stay away. … [chuckles] Wise words.
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YouTubeLex Fridman747K views · 2026-03-11
Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #493
“You know the cliche of idle hands
is the devil's work, or whatever.”
idea, and once you know what you're
doing, then you expand the team. … You have this, like, brilliant team,
huge, and we don't have a road map
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