Better the devil you know

Meaning

The rationale for sticking with an unpleasant situation because you know how to handle it, rather than risking a new situation that might be even worse.

Resigned, pragmatic

Used in a sentence

• I do not love this job, but it is better the devil you know.
• I am sticking with my old car because it is better the devil you know.
• Moving to a new state is risky, sometimes it is better the devil you know.