English phrases
How to say “speak of the devil”
Meaning
Used when someone who has just been mentioned appears unexpectedly.
When to use
When a person you were just talking about suddenly arrives or is seen.
Hear it in context
A: 'We were just talking about Tom.' B: 'Well, speak of the devil, here he comes now.'
Alternative expressions
- talk of the devil
- mention someone and they appear
- speak of the devil and he doth appear