The Devil Wears Prada
Definition
A 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, starring Meryl Streep as the imperious fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as her beleaguered assistant Andy Sachs.
An idiomatic expression referring to a demanding, impeccably stylish, and ruthlessly perfectionist boss, especially in high-fashion or corporate environments, evoking the tyrannical glamour of the film's antagonist.
Examples
My internship at the magazine turned into a real 'The Devil Wears Prada' saga, complete with 4 a.m. dry-cleaning runs.
She's no Miranda Priestly, but her emails have that 'The Devil Wears Prada' vibe—terse, terrifying, and typed in all caps.
After surviving a 'The Devil Wears Prada' boss, I can handle any client meltdown with stilettos on.
He joked that dating her was like starring in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' minus the closet perks and plus the passive-aggressive sighs.