English Explanatory Dictionary

the devil is in the details

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.

Pronunciation

en-au-devil is in the details.ogg

Word forms

the devil is in the details the devil is in the detail

Etymology

In allusion to God is in the detail.

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