play\ hob\ with

play\ hob\ with
• play the devil with
• play hob with
v. phr. informal
To cause confusion in; upset.

Uncle Bob's unexpected visit played the devil with our own plans to travel.

Mother's illness played hob with our party.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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