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

The bills differ in detail but converge on one principle: data centers pay their own costs.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Yet more data is needed to understand the importance of family in detail and to correct misinterpretations that appear to be supported by the absence of such data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

"In addition, the process generates numerous transformation products that we have not yet been able to investigate in detail -- for instance, gaseous compounds that form during the reaction."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

He did not describe the level of damage in detail.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

He also discussed in detail the pertinent aspects of our therapy sessions—especially my changing attitudes toward free association on the couch.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

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