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the devil is in the details

Some catch, trick, or error that is hidden in the details, often easily missed.

A: Man, this whiskey is smooth!
B: Dude, it's only 80 proof, you're drinking a liqueur not liquor. Remember, the devil is in the details.

by biggs33 October 5, 2010

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the devil is in the details

In order to make something as perfect as possible it's necessary to get all the details right. It's a devil of a job. "The devil is in the details..."

Building a copy of the Colosseum is meticulous work. The devil is in the details...

by Zardoz_IX October 17, 2015

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devil's in the details

when someone uses less than honorable means to complete a transaction, or even means of getting laid

Q: How on earth did you manage to sell your car
A: Don't worry about it the devil's in the details

Q: How'd you manage to take that hottie home last night
A: Devil's in the details man

by electroman thirst quencher January 8, 2010

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