Speak-of-the-devil Definition

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(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

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Origin of Speak-of-the-devil

Variation of “Speak of the devil and he shall appear,” which can be traced back to “Talk of the Devil, and he’s presently at your elbow” attested in 1666.

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