Meaning of 'Devil is in the detail'
What does the saying 'Devil is in the detail' mean?
Idiom: Devil is in the detail
Meaning:
When people say that "the devil is in the details", they mean that small things in plans and schemes that are often overlooked can cause serious problems later on.
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