in detail

Idioms  

1. With close attention to particulars; thoroughly. For example, She explained her theory in detail. It is also put as go into detail, meaning “to investigate thoroughly,” as in You know what I mean, so I needn't go into detail. The first expression dates from about 1600, the second from the late 1800s.

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in detail

Instead, they’ll nod and soon regret it as the adviser races ahead, talking in detail about those topics with technical lingo.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Northern Ireland Veterans' Commissioner David Johnstone said it is "too early to say in detail" about whether he is pleased about the amendments.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The SEC yield is based on a Securities and Exchange Commission formula, which you can view in detail on p.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Motion capture cameras recorded their movements in detail, allowing the researchers to analyze how different walking styles affected the knee.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Will Hamilton recalled that he had not only argued against it but had foretold in detail what would happen.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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