"May the devil take the high note"

Posted by Bob on August 15, 2000

In Reply to: "May the devil take the high note" posted by George on August 15, 2000

: Anyone know the origin/meaning of this one. It was given at a toast the other day and when I questioned the individual about it he said it was in his family for many years

It sounds like a misunderstanding of "the devil take the hindmost" ... meaning, let's get out of here, and don't be last in line

• The devil take the hindmost ESC 08/15/00