# speak of the devil and he appears

idiom

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Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Synonym of speak of the devil.

## Examples

- Speak of the devil and he appears, here is the boss now.
- We were just talking about our neighbor when he walked in; speak of the devil and he appears.
- Just as we began discussing his mysterious absence, he stepped through the door, proving that speak of the devil and he appears is often true.

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