Speak of

verb

To mention or discuss someone or something.

I was just speaking of you! How have you been?
Visual representation of "speak of" - To mention or discuss someone or something

Often appears as...

  • speak of the devil
  • speak of a subject
verb

To show or suggest something indirectly.

The data speaks of a trend toward urbanisation
Visual representation of "speak of" - To show or suggest something indirectly

Often appears as...

  • speak of a trend
  • speak of a theme
verb

Used to highlight the fact that is surprising or unlikely.

Speak of coincidences, I just ran into my old classmate at the supermarket
Visual representation of "speak of" - Used to highlight the fact that is surprising or unlikely

Often appears as...

  • speak of coincidences
  • speak of unlikely events

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To mention or discuss someone or something.

I was just speaking of you! How have you been?
Visual representation of "speak of" - To mention or discuss someone or something

Often appears as...

  • speak of the devil
  • speak of a subject
verb

To show or suggest something indirectly.

The data speaks of a trend toward urbanisation
Visual representation of "speak of" - To show or suggest something indirectly

Often appears as...

  • speak of a trend
  • speak of a theme
verb

Used to highlight the fact that is surprising or unlikely.

Speak of coincidences, I just ran into my old classmate at the supermarket
Visual representation of "speak of" - Used to highlight the fact that is surprising or unlikely

Often appears as...

  • speak of coincidences
  • speak of unlikely events

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
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Casual Conversations

Commonly used when catching up with someone or bringing up a relevant topic.

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We were all speaking of our favorite movies when you walked in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Introduction Cue

Use this phrase to smoothly introduce someone or something into the conversation.

Illustration for Introduction Cue
Speaking of the new project, have you met the team leader yet?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relevant Transition

It's a useful transition to connect conversation topics logically.

Illustration for Relevant Transition
Speaking of holidays, are you going anywhere this summer?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Conversations

Commonly used when catching up with someone or bringing up a relevant topic.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
We were all speaking of our favorite movies when you walked in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Introduction Cue

Use this phrase to smoothly introduce someone or something into the conversation.

Illustration for Introduction Cue
Speaking of the new project, have you met the team leader yet?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relevant Transition

It's a useful transition to connect conversation topics logically.

Illustration for Relevant Transition
Speaking of holidays, are you going anywhere this summer?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Conversations

Commonly used when catching up with someone or bringing up a relevant topic.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
We were all speaking of our favorite movies when you walked in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Introduction Cue

Use this phrase to smoothly introduce someone or something into the conversation.

Illustration for Introduction Cue
Speaking of the new project, have you met the team leader yet?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relevant Transition

It's a useful transition to connect conversation topics logically.

Illustration for Relevant Transition
Speaking of holidays, are you going anywhere this summer?
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