English

Proverb

no rest for the wicked

1. (literally) Eternal torment in **** awaits sinners.
2. (humorous) People who are wicked must work harder than normal people.

Usage notes

Primarily used today for mild comic effect,^[1] meaning “one must work (particularly because one has been lax)”, as in Annie usage.

Translations

References

1. 1 2 3 “No rest for the wicked”, The Phrase Finder, Gary Martin.