Meanings
In allusion to God is in the detail.
How to pronounce "devil is in the details":
AU
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
Example Sentences
1
The contract seemed straightforward, but once we got into the details, we realized the devil is in the details.
2
Planning a wedding is not just about the big decisions, the devil is in the details.
3
The architect presented a beautiful design, but the devil is in the details when it comes to construction.
4
The recipe looked simple, but the devil is in the details when it comes to achieving the right flavor.
5
She thought she had completed the puzzle, but the devil is in the details, and she had missed a piece.
