The plan looks good, but the devil lies in the details.
devil lies in the details
idiomSynonym of devil is in the details.
We agreed on the main goals, but we need to review the contract because the devil lies in the details.
While the project proposal seemed flawless at first glance, the team soon discovered that the devil lies in the details when they began the actual implementation phase.
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dance with the devil
To engage in risky and immoral behavior.
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devil dancing
Risky, reckless or potentially immoral behavior.
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devil in disguise
A person or thing that appears to be good, honest, or upstanding, but is inherently nasty, evil, or damaging.
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folk devil
A person or type of person blamed by the public for various ills, as during a moral panic.
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give the devil his due
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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pack of lies
Total lies, complete untruth
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play the devil with
To cause great trouble or distress to.
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spare someone the details
to not give details about something mentioned, usually to avoid embarrassment or irrelevance