the devil is in the detail(s)



Like this video? Subscribe to our free daily email and get a new idiom video every day!

the devil is in the detail(s)

Plans, actions, or situations that seem sound must be carefully examined, because minor details can end up causing major, unforeseen problems. Double check your code—with software, the devil is in the details.
See also: devil

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Haim-Hebrew
Paolinopow-LEE-noItalian
PericaPE-ree-tsahCroatian, Serbian
Abessalom-Biblical Greek
Martzel-Basque
Cipriancheep-RYAHNRomanian