idle hands are the devil's tools

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Meaning
Having too much free time can lead to trouble or bad behavior.
Literal Meaning
Inactive hands are instruments of the devil.
Example
“She always finds trouble to get into when she's not busy; it's true that idle hands are the devil's tools.”

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