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It is often used as a colloquial term for the devil or Satan in various contexts, particularly in folklore or literature. Example: "In the story, the protagonist made a deal with Old Nick, unaware of the consequences that would follow."
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Old Nick
proper noun
The Devil; Satan.
synonyms
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Old Nick has never gotten a good look at Jack or even really wanted one.
Old Nick has given his victim a human purpose (though he has since provided contraceptive pills).
Old Nick becomes a despot and "bachelor loner," while Room turns into "an impregnable 21st-century dungeon".
Old Nick visits every few days to drop off food and rape Jack's mother, while the child huddles inside Wardrobe, counting the man's grunts.
She doesn't want Old Nick to see.
"No drunk drivers to worry about," observes old Nick.
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Leeson is sold short by comparisons with Liu Poor old Nick Leeson.
CHRIS RIDDELL Political cartoonist of the Observer Poor old Nick Clegg, the political cartoonist's friend.
Lucky old Nick Clegg enjoyed a pint of Harveys in the beautiful town of Lewes, Sussex.
Poor old Nick Clegg, everybody hates him and he really, really cares.
Poor old Nick Clegg knows it's all over but he hopes a mixture of sackcloth and ashes and disowning his past will save him.
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