idiom
Business
The Devil Is in the Details
the DEV-ul iz in the DEE-talz
/ðə ˈdɛvəl ɪz ɪn ðə ˈdiːteɪlz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Thedevilisinthedetails
Dictionary meaning
Small details have a large impact; problems often lurk in fine print.
Examples
- The deal looked great until we reviewed the contract — the devil is in the details.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'dev' and 'de'. Often misquoted as 'God is in the details'.
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