Talk of the devil, here is the person we were just discussing.
talk of the devil
idiomAlternative form of speak of the devil.
We were just talking about your recent promotion when you walked in; talk of the devil.
As if summoned by our very conversation, the manager entered the room, prompting someone to whisper that it was truly talk of the devil.
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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big talk
Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.
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blue devils
Low spirits; depression.
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coffee talk
Informal conversation among friends or acquaintances, of the kind that occurs in a casual gathering where people sit together and drink coffee.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026