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- phrase idiomatic, humorous An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the
current conversation happens toarrive on the scene.
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- verb mention someone's name who just then appears
Etymologies
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Variation of “Speak of the devil and he shall appear,” which can be traced back to “Talk of the Devil, and he’s presently at your elbow” attested in 1666.
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