The world the flesh and the devil In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the world the flesh and the devil", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-24 03:03

Meaning of The world the flesh and the devil

The world the flesh and the devil phrase

All sources of sin or temptation

 

Even though he grew up in a bad neighborhood, he overcame the world, the flesh, and the devil.

I believe that all parents want to protect their kids from the world, the flesh, and the devil.

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A group of bad or sinful people

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Used to say that someone is not as wicked, vicious, or malignant as one is described or thought to be.

Origin of The world the flesh and the devil

This term may originate from Christian theology.

The Origin Cited: Wikipedia .
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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

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Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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