Twisted as da divil

exp.

Heard in Donegal

Used to describe someone that is very temperamental or stubborn.

In use

John: "I was gonna giv Francie a han' te plaster da new house but he says no he'd manage an' he can't plaster atal" Dan: "Ah Sure Francie is as twisted as da divil"

Posh English

I intended to offer Francie assistance with the plastering, but he insisted he could manage alone, despite his utter incompetence.