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Idiom SPEAK OF THE DEVIL
Definition an expression used when someone who is being talked about has just appeared
Examples
  1. Jan brought up the subject of Tom at the meeting when, all of a sudden, he walked in. “Speak of the devil!” said Jan. “We were just talking about you.”
  2. “Where’s Ernie?” I asked, just as Ernie came through the door. “Here I am,” said Ernie. “Speak of the devil,” I said.
Extra Info

The expression has a slightly negative connotation, because of the reference to the devil, but it is usually meant humorously.

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