The new regulations have created 'a devil of' a problem [=a very difficult problem] for many small businesses.
He had 'a devil of a time' getting another job. [=he found it very difficult to get another job]
The shoes look great, but they're 'the devil' to walk in. [=they are very difficult to walk in]
(..) the courage to follow orders and stay true in the face of danger and death? Mr.Cotton! Answer, man! He's a mute. Poor devil had his tongue cut out. He trained the parrot to talk for him. No one's yet figured how. Mr.Cotton's parrot. (..)2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(..) I thought it was best to confront him when his guard was down. You tricked him. Just say it, you little devil. Say it: you tricked the magician. Occasionally, a touch of deception goes a long way. Bones, even you are capable (..)2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7
(..) ♪ You leave me dry, dry ♪ ♪ You leave me dry, dry... ♪ ♪ You leave me dry, dry ♪ ♪ You leave me dry, dry... ♪ ♪ You leave me dry ♪ ♪ You keep inviting devils in ♪ ♪ I will not walk in your crusade ♪ ♪ You want me to walk but my feet stand pat ♪ ♪ Until you leave me dry ♪ ♪ You leave me dry ♪ (..)2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond