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.
- 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