English / idiom
Speak of the Devil
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Remarked when a person unexpectedly appears right as they are being talked about.
In context
01
We were just sharing fond memories of our old scoutmaster, and speak of the devil, he walked onto the porch!
02
Speak of the devil! We were just wondering if you would make it to our golden anniversary dinner tonight.
Synonyms
talk of an angel,right on cue,coincident arrival
Antonyms
absent without notice,missing in action,nowhere in sight
Collocations
well speak of the devil,speak of the devil and he appears,speak of the devil here she comes