Be a devil
phrase
To decide to do something risky or adventurous for fun or thrill.
I know it's late, but be a devil and have one more drink with us!
Often appears as...
- be a devil and try
- be a devil and do
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Used to persuade someone to do something.
I wasn't sure if I should buy the shoes, but Jane said, 'Be a devil, treat yourself!'
Often appears as...
- be a devil
- treat
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
A friendly or playful way to refer to someone who is being mischievous or cheeky.
You're hiding the cookies from me, you be a devil!
Often appears as...
- you be a devil
- don't be a devil
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To decide to do something risky or adventurous for fun or thrill.
I know it's late, but be a devil and have one more drink with us!
Often appears as...
- be a devil and try
- be a devil and do
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
Used to persuade someone to do something.
I wasn't sure if I should buy the shoes, but Jane said, 'Be a devil, treat yourself!'
Often appears as...
- be a devil
- treat
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
A friendly or playful way to refer to someone who is being mischievous or cheeky.
You're hiding the cookies from me, you be a devil!
Often appears as...
- you be a devil
- don't be a devil
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Encouragement
Used when encouraging friends to do something out of the ordinary, in casual settings only.
Come on, be a devil and dance on the table!
Pro Tip 2/3Adventurous Spirit
Implies a break from routine or conservative behavior, suggesting an adventurous act.
Be a devil and quit your job to travel the world!
Pro Tip 3/3Group Dynamics
Often used in group scenarios to peer pressure someone into joining an activity for fun.
We're all singing karaoke, be a devil and sing with us!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Encouragement
Used when encouraging friends to do something out of the ordinary, in casual settings only.
Come on, be a devil and dance on the table!
Pro Tip 2/3Adventurous Spirit
Implies a break from routine or conservative behavior, suggesting an adventurous act.
Be a devil and quit your job to travel the world!
Pro Tip 3/3Group Dynamics
Often used in group scenarios to peer pressure someone into joining an activity for fun.
We're all singing karaoke, be a devil and sing with us!
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Encouragement
Used when encouraging friends to do something out of the ordinary, in casual settings only.
Come on, be a devil and dance on the table!
Pro Tip 2/3Adventurous Spirit
Implies a break from routine or conservative behavior, suggesting an adventurous act.
Be a devil and quit your job to travel the world!
Pro Tip 3/3Group Dynamics
Often used in group scenarios to peer pressure someone into joining an activity for fun.
We're all singing karaoke, be a devil and sing with us!
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