devil in one's eyes

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1. •
   A look that reflects an underlying trait that is associated with the devil
2. •
   A mischievous look

   • I turned to leave, and Leah Beth was standing by the gate, an impish smile on her lips and the devil in her eyes. — 1948
3. •
   A look that reflects an underlying evil or corruption

   • She was so glad to see me, and laughed and talked, but when she saw the devil in my eyes she grew frightened, and cried just as you heard her cry tonight. — 2011
4. •
   An expression of willfulness or defiance

   • "Dear me!" said Holmes, "he seems a quiet, meek-mannered man enough, but I dare say that there was a lurking devil in his eyes. I had pictured him as a more robust and ruffianly person." — 1901
5. •
   A lascivious look

   • “Now are you going to put this ointment on my back or not?” Conrad's lip curled upward; he had the very devil in his eyes. — 2014