idiom
devil in the detail
DEV-ul in thuh DEE-tayl
ˈdɛvəl ɪn ðə ˈdiːteɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
devilinthedetail
Dictionary meaning
The specifics of a plan or document that contain hidden complexities or problems.
Examples
- The deal looked straightforward until lawyers found the devil in the detail.
British: devil in the detail; American: devil is in the details.
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