Speak of the devil refers to a dated religious belief that if the Devil is mentioned by name, he will appear. This is why it is often used when someone coincidentally shows up, just as he or she is being talked about. Now, the belief is considered superstitious.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This one meant to evade responsibility for a difficult task. "Quit beating the devil around the stump and ask that gal to marry you," said the cowboy.
Dickens is a minced oath. It means devil.
devil or demond
"Devil may care" means to be cheerfully and recklessly irresponsible.
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The saying "speak of the devil" originates from the longer phrase "speak of the devil and he shall appear," which dates back to at least the 16th century. It suggests that mentioning someone—often in a negative context—can lead to their unexpected appearance. Over time, it has evolved into a more light-hearted expression used when someone arrives just as they are being talked about. The phrase reflects the belief that invoking the devil by name could summon him, a superstition common in various cultures.
This means that when you speak his name "the devil" or satan.. you are inviting evil or demonic spirits. Satan loves to hear his name. When we speak his name we glorify him and give him more power in our lives. He wants to be involved in everything, so don't speak about him.
Means that the person literally gave their soul over to the devil for some reward or benefit.
Means that the person literally gave their soul over to the devil for some reward or benefit.
In Spanish, this phrase means "The devil is singing."
Speak of the Devil - song - was created in 1991.
Kata-kata syaitan -speak of devil Bisikan syaitan - whispers of devil
Do you mean daisy from rock of love 2 and daisy of love?
"Do speak for me during (my) absence"
Speak of the Devil and He doth appear.....It is used when an object of discussion suddenly appears. Used in the Middle Ages as a superstitious prohibition against speaking of the Devil or any evil in general as the Devil might well appear
The phrase " before the devil knows you're dead," comes from and old Irish toasting poem. The poem is said to mean that speaker hopes the blessed has a swift trip to heaven before the devil has a chance to steal their soul.