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(speak|talk) of the devil and he is (sure|bound) to appeartalk of the devil and he'll be sure to appeartalk of the devil, and he'll either come or sendused to acknowledge the arrival of someone who was being discussed, suggesting that talking about someone who is absent can attract their attention or presence unexpectedly
ProverbWhat is the origin of the proverb "speak of the devil, and he shall appear" and when to use it?
The proverb "speak of the devil, and he shall appear" comes from old beliefs about the power of words and the idea that mentioning someone or something, especially in a negative way, can bring it into the situation. It suggests that when people talk about something or someone, particularly in a way that draws attention to them, that thing or person might suddenly show up or become real in the moment. It is often used when someone appears right after being talked about, almost as if their arrival was caused by the conversation.
