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.
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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...
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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
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