Da divil is standin' 'n him/her

exp.

Heard in Donegal

An expression used to describe someone the is evil or selfish to other poeple.

In use

John: "Ur wan is full o' badness termentin' aul Dan 'cause he was left da farm she wanted" Francie: "Sure they always said the divil is standin' in th'on wan I see wat they ment now"

Posh English

That lady is thoroughly malicious, tormenting poor old Daniel merely because he inherited the farm she desired.