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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.

Example Sentences

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Barron’s recently spoke with Ghei and Zaitzeff about the opportunities in activist investing in the banking sector and their latest activist campaigns, which they discussed in detail for the first time.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

He has acknowledged the need to improve quietly on the training pitch and has been working in detail on his defensive output.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Vance was the senior administration figure most opposed to the war, as a big New York Times story this week—for which Vance should’ve been given a byline—explained in detail.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

We can describe in detail how neurons transmit signals and how networks of neurons process information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A summary should repeat enough of the key words to allow the reader to connect it back to the earlier passages that spelled out the points in detail.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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