What Does "speak of the devil" Mean?
Learn what "speak of the devil" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Speak of the devil.
It is said when a person arrives just after being talked about.
From Camouflage, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker comments that someone appeared at the exact moment they were mentioned.
Usage Scenario
Use this in casual conversation when someone shows up unexpectedly right after you mention them. It is informal and friendly, not for serious situations.
Better ways to say it
Speak of the devil!
Well, speak of the devil.
Just in time to talk about you.
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