be the devil

• v. 极度困难

be the devil的用法和样例：

例句

1. If inflation becomes much worse there will be the devil to pay.
   如果通货膨胀更恶化，其后果将不堪设想。
2. Of course I won't run you to the station in the ambulance! There'd be the devil and all to pay if it was needed in a hurry.
   当然我不会用救护车送你到车站！如果紧急需要救护车那可就麻烦了。
3. There'll be the devil to pay if you scratch my car!
   你要是划坏了我的汽车你就有麻烦了！
4. There will be the devil to pay.
   后果不堪设想。