0 a lot of trouble, difficulty, punishment, anger, etc.: --
If he catches you going through his drawers there'll be the devil to pay!
If a tribunal of this kind were set up in mining districts, there would be the devil to pay all over the country.
If anything happens to that regiment, there will be the devil to pay.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
the devil to pay
