- he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon
- ► he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon proverb a person who has dealings with a dangerous or wily person should be cautious.Main Entry: ↑sup
English terms dictionary. 2015.
he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon
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he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon — A proverb advocating caution when dealing with dangerous or malevolent persons. c 1390 CHAUCER Squire’s Tale 1. 602 Therfore bihoueth hire a ful long spoon That shal ete with a feend. 1545 R. TAVERNER tr. Erasmus’ Adages (ed. 2) 9v He had nede to … Proverbs new dictionary
devil — see the devil can quote Scripture for his own ends the devil finds work for idle hands to do why should the devil have all the best tunes? the devil is in the details the devil is not so black as he is painted the devil lo … Proverbs new dictionary
long — adjective see long and lazy, little and loud; fat and fulsome, pretty and proud it is a long lane that has no turning art is long and life is short be the day weary or be the day long, at last it ringeth to evensong kings have long arms … Proverbs new dictionary
spoon — see he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon … Proverbs new dictionary
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, Thematic Index — absence absence makes the heart grow fonder he who is absent is always in the wrong the best of friends must part blue are the hills that are far away distance lends enchantment to the view out of sight, out of mind … Proverbs new dictionary
sup — Ⅰ. sup [1] ► VERB (supped, supping) dated or N. English ▪ take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls. ► NOUN ▪ a sip. ORIGIN Old English. Ⅱ. sup … English terms dictionary
sup — see he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon … Proverbs new dictionary
