“Speak of the devil”
Definizione
The person you were talking about appears.
Esempi
Examples
“Speak of the devil — here she comes!”
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Speak of the devil — here she comes!
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- What does "Speak of the devil" mean?
- "Speak of the devil" means the person you were talking about appears.
- How do you use "Speak of the devil" in a sentence?
- Example: "Speak of the devil — here she comes!"
- Should I interpret "Speak of the devil" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.