talk of the devil
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Talk of the devil, here is the person we were just discussing.”
“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 August 10, 2026