Question

in_the_loop_655 an expression used when someone who is being talked about has just appeared The expression has a slightly negative connotation, because of the reference to the devil, but it is usually meant humorously.

Accepted Answer

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL 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.”“Where’s Ernie?” I asked, just as Ernie came through the door. “Here I am,” said Ernie. “Speak of the devil,” I said.

Id	in_the_loop_655
Idiom	SPEAK OF THE DEVIL
Definition	an expression used when someone who is being talked about has just appeared
Examples	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.” “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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