Meaning of the word "devil's children have the devil's luck" in English

What does "devil's children have the devil's luck" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

devil's children have the devil's luck

US /ˈdɛvəlz ˈtʃɪldrən hæv ðə ˈdɛvəlz lʌk/
UK /ˈdɛvlz ˈtʃɪldrən hæv ðə ˈdɛvlz lʌk/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that bad or wicked people often have unexpectedly good luck or success

Example:
He cheated on the exam and still got the highest grade; I guess the devil's children have the devil's luck.
Even after all his crimes, he escaped capture again; the devil's children have the devil's luck.