speak of the devil, and he appears

speak of the devil, and he appears

An acknowledgment of a person who has arrived just as or after they were being discussed. John: "Hey everyone, sorry I'm late!" Dave: "Well, speak of the devil, and he appears! We were just talking about something funny you said the other day."
See also: and, appear, he, of, speak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • talk of the devil
  • speak of the devil, and he is sure to appear
  • speak of the devil, and he shall appear
  • speak of the devil, and he will appear
  • speak/talk of the devil
  • speak of the devil
  • talk of the devil, and he is bound to appear
  • talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear
  • talk of the devil, and he shall appear
  • talk of the devil, and he will appear