| 释义 |
idiombe a devil! BrEBrEspoken a humorous expression used in order to persuade someone to do something that they are not doing but would enjoy, especially to have something nice to eat or drink:Go on, be a devil! Take a break and have a cup of coffee.Be a devil and order us a bottle of wine!
be a devilA phrase intended to encourage someone to do something, especially something they are reluctant or unsure about. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Oh, be a devil and get dessert." B: "But what about my diet?" be a devil! said when encouraging someone to do something that they are hesitating to do. informal |