the devil is in the details
idiomThe specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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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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devil lies in the details
Synonym of devil is in the details.
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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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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