Speak of the devil and he shall appear, there is John now.
speak of the devil and he shall appear
idiomAlternative form of speak of the devil.
We were just talking about our boss when he walked in; speak of the devil and he shall appear.
As they discussed the rival candidate's sudden arrival, the man himself entered the room, proving that speak of the devil and he shall appear remains a fitting observation.
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dance with the devil
To engage in risky and immoral behavior.
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devil dancing
Risky, reckless or potentially immoral behavior.
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devil in disguise
A person or thing that appears to be good, honest, or upstanding, but is inherently nasty, evil, or damaging.
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devil lies in the details
Synonym of devil is in the details.
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folk devil
A person or type of person blamed by the public for various ills, as during a moral panic.
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give the devil his due
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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play the devil with
To cause great trouble or distress to.
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speak for
To claim, reserve, or occupy.