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Term: Speak of the Devil

Description:

The phrase "speak of the devil" is an idiom used to acknowledge the coincidence of someone being mentioned just as they appear. It implies that talking about someone will conjure their presence, often in a negative or unexpected way.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb
• Idiom

Possible Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Idiom

Definition: Acknowledging the coincidence of someone being mentioned just as they appear.

Example Sentence: Speak of the devil! I was just talking about you and here you are.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To mention or bring up someone who then appears, typically uttered when the person being spoken about shows up unexpectedly.

Example Sentence: Every time I speak of the devil, my cat magically appears.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is unexpectedly present or mentioned after being talked about.

Example Sentence: John, the speak of the devil, arrived late to the party.

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