a devil of
phrase
informal
: very difficult or causing a lot of trouble
The new regulations have created a devil of a problem for many small businesses.
He had a devil of a time getting another job.
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“A devil of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20devil%20of. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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