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God is in the detail

idiom
Meaning

Expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.


Examples
SIMPLE

Check your work carefully because God is in the detail.

CONTEXTUAL

The project failed because the team ignored the small requirements, proving that God is in the detail.

COMPLEX

While the architect presented a grand vision for the building, he remained focused on the minor finishes, knowing that God is in the detail.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bow down before the porcelain god

    Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).

  2. 02

    call someone everything but a child of God

    To call someone many abusive names.

  3. 03

    God forbid

    indicating that the occurrence of something is very undesirable

  4. 04

    God forfend

    Don't let it be.

  5. 05

    god that failed

    A notable let-down or flop; a concept, product, or person that has failed to live up to very high expectations.

  6. 06

    good God

    Expression of surprise, outrage, or horror.

  7. 07

    hand to God

    Used when admitting something which might not be believed.

  8. 08

    have more money than God

    To be extremely or excessively rich

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