
Speak/talk of the devil
Coincidence Highlight
Use it to emphasize a coincidence when someone appears just as they are mentioned.
We were just discussing who should lead the project, and speak of the devil, Sarah walks in.
Informal Usage
It's a casual expression, more common in informal conversations than formal settings.
We were just laughing about old times and, speak of the devil, our old coach appears.
Not Insulting
Despite 'devil', it's not used to offend but can be a playful way to acknowledge someone's arrival.
You missed Pete's hilarious joke, and oh, speak of the devil, here's Pete now!