Meaning of 'Speak of the devil!'
What does the saying 'Speak of the devil!' mean?
Idiom: Speak of the devil!
Meaning:
If you are talking about someone and they happen to walk in, you can use this idiom as a way of letting them know you were talking about them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Religion |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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