we have just completed the story of washington irving... 'the devil and tom walker'. it is said that the title itself has become a proverb in england. my question is:-

write a sentence that uses "the devil and tom walker" as a proverb and explains its meaning.

DId you read it? The phrasing "we have just completed the story..." makes me wonder. Read it, it is a ten minute read. By the way, if you read the story, it is not England, but New England.

We will be happy to critique your sentence on the meaning.

To use "The Devil and Tom Walker" as a proverb in a sentence, you can say:

"Beware of making deals with the devil, for in the end, just like in 'The Devil and Tom Walker,' it's your soul that pays the price."

This sentence uses the proverbial phrase to caution against making foolish or ill-advised agreements, as it references the story's central theme of a man who bargains with the devil and suffers dire consequences. The meaning behind this proverb is to avoid making morally compromising choices that may have severe consequences in the long run.