When would you use the phrase "Speak of the Devil"?

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	When would you use the phrase "Speak of the Devil"? By Baba Asked Oct 31 2009 1:43PM	67 Pts Rate Question

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by Anonymous on Oct 31, 2009 at 1:55 pm Permalink

When the subject of my criticism walks into the room. +5

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 02:30 PM

Your criticism
ok
thanks for answering
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lovestocook Oct, 31 2009 at 09:10 PM

It could be someone walking in the room that you were talking about in a positive vein.

Anonymous Nov, 01 2009 at 02:39 AM

True, that also.

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by Pete on Oct 31, 2009 at 1:45 pm Permalink

When you're talking about someone and he or she unexpectedly shows up.

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 02:30 PM

understood
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lost Oct, 31 2009 at 08:48 PM

I agree with this. It doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing.

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by SpoonerIsGoingGreen on Oct 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm Permalink

When you are talking to someone else about a certain person, usually not in a good way and you look up and you see that person.

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 02:31 PM

oh oh
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by Ailsa on Oct 31, 2009 at 1:45 pm Permalink

When Ive been talking about someone and they walk in the room

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roiboysatx Oct, 31 2009 at 01:48 PM

yep me too.

Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 02:32 PM

Yeah
sounds like it
Cheers
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lost Oct, 31 2009 at 08:48 PM

Yep.

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by Jon...AKA...1000 horse dodge on Oct 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm Permalink

I don't use the phrase, but I hear it a lot when I arrive somewhere.....

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 02:37 PM

oh no
take care
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lost Oct, 31 2009 at 08:49 PM

It probably just means they were talking about you before you showed up. :)

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by Cyanotic Wasp on Oct 31, 2009 at 8:39 pm Permalink

When introducing you to my ex-wife.

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Baba Nov, 01 2009 at 10:50 AM

lol
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by Finny wears a COAT of Romance on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:18 pm Permalink

When you and someone are talking about someone, and then they turn up and join the conversation.
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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 06:07 PM

understood
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Finny wears a COAT of Romance Nov, 01 2009 at 12:59 AM

You're welcome Baba.

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by MNGMUA on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:16 pm Permalink

When you're talking about someone and they walk in the room,or call you.

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 06:08 PM

indeed it's true
thanks for answering
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by Shemarq feels like changing it up on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:15 pm Permalink

When I see my mother in law! Just kidding!!!

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Baba Oct, 31 2009 at 06:10 PM

lol
yeah, be nice
Cheers
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by Sympho de Proggy on Oct 31, 2009 at 3:00 pm Permalink

when you're talking to someone and suddenly a 20 foot tall horned demon appears behind him.

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