The devil is in the details
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This version of the proverb often implies that the details might cause failure. A more positive version is “God is in the details,” a saying often attributed to the architect Le Corbusier.
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"The devil is in the details," he said, explaining that many previous studies rely on open-ended questions, a method known as spontaneous reporting.
From Science Daily
“The devil is in the details,” Tan said.
From Los Angeles Times
And answered, “Although the devil is in the details, in most cases the answer will be yes.”
From Los Angeles Times
What is clear is that, for legislation tying benefits to service-related health conditions, the devil is in the details.
From Los Angeles Times
"The devil is in the details," said Francine Lipman, a CPA and professor at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, specializing in tax law.
From Salon
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