the devil's in the detail

the devil is in the detail(s)

proverb Plans, actions, or situations that seem sound must be carefully examined, because minor details can end up causing major, unforeseen problems. Double check your code—with software, the devil is in the details.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the devil's in the detail

the details of a matter are its most tricky or problematic aspect.
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See also:
  • desperate times call for desperate measures
  • desperate times require desperate measures
  • drastic
  • drastic times call for drastic measures
  • drastic times require drastic measures
  • require
  • teach a man to fish
  • village
  • it takes a village
  • chickens come home to roost