Idleness is the root of all evil proverb
When you have no work to do, you are more likely to do something harmful or evil.
When I am off from school, my mom often encourages me to do voluntary work. She is afraid that idleness is the root of all evil.
John became addicted to online games during the summer break. It's true idleness is the root of all evil.
I get my kids to help with chores when they don't have to study because I know that idleness is the root of all evil.
Used to say that someone is not working or producing anything
Although you got the second prize, you was still defeated by the first one and fail to win, come first or become the champion in the end.
She congratulated me for getting the second prize, but I think second place is the first loser.