Device and Idiot box

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Idiot box and device are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Idiot box" instead a noun "Device".

Idiot box noun - An electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound.

Device and idiot box are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Device" instead a noun phrase "Idiot box".