the devil is in the details

English - Turkish

Definition of the devil is in the details in English Turkish dictionary

şeytan ayrıntıda gizlidir

English - English

Definition of the devil is in the details in English English dictionary

(deyim) When the hard part of what you are trying to do is in the many small details, you can say "the devil is in the details." Example: "I thought I would be able to write that article in two hours, but it ended up taking me five. The devil was in the details." The devil is known for always make life difficult for man in many small ways. Example: "I can sketch a basic outline of the plan for you and it may look very simple, but the devil is in the details."

Related Terms

devil is in the details

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

The country has developed a strong consensus for peace, but the devil is in the details over what concessions should be made.

Hyphenation

the de·vil I·s in the details

Turkish pronunciation

dhi devıl îz în dhi dîteylz

Pronunciation

/ᴛʜē ˈdevəl əz ən ᴛʜē dəˈtālz/ /ðiː ˈdɛvəl ɪz ɪn ðiː dɪˈteɪlz/

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