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devil of a job, what does this mean?

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Gulmira
Feb 15, 2013
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devil of a job= a very difficult job

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Jura
Feb 15, 2013
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It means the job is very difficult... probably like dealing with the devil. There's always something to trick or confound you.

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Peachey
Feb 15, 2013
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Hello Gulmira:

"Devil of a job" or a "Devil of Anything" refers to any activitly that might be merely difficult, or even quite dangerous to perform.

For example: "The English Exam was just a Devil of a test.

---Warm Regards, Bruce

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Bruce
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