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wicked
(redirected from wickedness)

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No rest for the wicked.
Fig. It's because you are wicked that you have to work hard. (Usually jocular.) A: I can't seem to ever get all my work done. B: No rest for the wicked.
See also: rest

have your wicked way with somebody   (humorous)
to have sex with someone He invited her to France for the weekend, thinking he would have his wicked way with her.
See also: have, way

There's no peace/rest for the wicked!  (humorous)

something that you say which means you must continue an activity although you might like to stop I can't talk - I've got to finish this essay. There's no rest for the wicked.
See also: peace


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