God is in the detail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.
  2. Expresses the idea that truth is in the details; therefore, the more details someone provides, the more likely they are to be telling the truth.

Pronunciation

en-au-God is in the detail.ogg

Word forms

God is in the detail

Related words

devil is in the details
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