(n.) Devil's bargain, (alternatively) Devil's own bargain:
An extremely bad deal, with a terrible price to pay, which someone considers accepting because they can see no other way out of a truly horrible situation.
Let's hope their friends can think of some better idea!
An extremely bad deal, with a terrible price to pay, which someone considers accepting because they can see no other way out of a truly horrible situation.
Let's hope their friends can think of some better idea!
He knew she was offering a Devil's bargain, but he would do anything to get the medicine for his wife.
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"If you marry that man to put a roof over your children's head, you will be getting the Devil's own bargain, because he does not love them, and he never will."
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"If you marry that man to put a roof over your children's head, you will be getting the Devil's own bargain, because he does not love them, and he never will."
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without the permission of the resident that pays tax on this land. The "devil" in this case is a vague reference to the Tax collector/government in general.
without the permission of the resident that pays tax on this land. The "devil" in this case is a vague reference to the Tax collector/government in general.
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Devika can be a name, and the words root is from India, not 100% what language, but probably Sanskrit.
Devika straight up means "little goddess" that's it. Devi is the root word meaning god. Most commonly it is a girls name, but don't be shocked if you meet an enby or boy Devika. If you're English speaking the only time you'll come in contact with this is most likely as a name. Pronounced most commonly like "dave- e - kah" the D with a "th" feel of mouth formation but still a D.
Devika can be a name, and the words root is from India, not 100% what language, but probably Sanskrit.
Devika straight up means "little goddess" that's it. Devi is the root word meaning god. Most commonly it is a girls name, but don't be shocked if you meet an enby or boy Devika. If you're English speaking the only time you'll come in contact with this is most likely as a name. Pronounced most commonly like "dave- e - kah" the D with a "th" feel of mouth formation but still a D.
Devika was my next door neighbor.
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