Do you know the English idiom Speak of the devil?
Read the conversation below. Can you guess how it is used?
Robert: Kevin called the other day. He was telling me about his new job.
Emily: Speak of the devil. Kevin, how are you?
Kevin: Hi guys. I’m doing fine. How are you doing?
Is it used
a) when you think Kevin is a devil?
b) when a person who is being talked about appears?
c) when someone you don’t like appears?
d) when you shouldn’t talk about someone when they are not there?
The answer is below ↓
Answer: b) when a person who is being talked about appears.
In the conversation, Robert was talking about Kevin, when Kevin suddenly appeared.

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