old demon
definitions
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An ancient or long-existing malevolent supernatural entity or spirit.en: An ancient or long-existing malevolent supernatural entity or spirit.
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A long-standing, difficult, or recurring problem that is hard to overcome or resolve.en: A long-standing, difficult, or recurring problem that is hard to overcome or resolve.
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An informal way to describe a person who is mischievous, wicked, or extremely energetic and troublesome.en: An informal way to describe a person who is mischievous, wicked, or extremely energetic and troublesome.
examples
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The legend tells of an old demon that haunts the castle ruins.
The legend tells of an old demon that haunts the castle ruins.
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Inflation has become an old demon for the national economy.
Inflation has become an old demon for the national economy.
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He's an old demon when it comes to playing pranks on his friends.
He's an old demon when it comes to playing pranks on his friends.