speak of the devil


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Verb1.speak of the devil - mention someone's name who just then appears
cite, mention, refer, advert, name, bring up - make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
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Speak of the devil, Gordon called to say: "Alfredo Morelos' red cards won't cost Rangers a fortune in transfer fees because they were never getting one.
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