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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"While the devil is in the details, it removes a hanging sword over the rupee, equity and rates market. Let us hope that it is a win-win deal for both the countries," said Nilesh Shah, a fund manager.
From BBC
"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
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