Our grandmother often reminded us that idle hands are the Devil's playthings, so she kept us busy with chores.

Whenever I complained about having nothing to do, my grandmother would say, 'idle hands are the Devil's workshop,' and promptly set me to work.

My grandmother always warned me that idle hands are the devil's playthings, so she kept me busy with chores and hobbies.

My grandmother would often warn us, 'idle hands are the devil's tools,' whenever we complained about being bored.

My grandmother would always warn me, saying idle hands are the Devil's tools, so she kept me busy with chores.

The teacher warned the students that the devil makes work for idle hands, so she assigned them extra projects to keep them busy.