the finer points of

the finer points of (something)

The more nuanced, specific, or complicated details or aspects of something. It's nice to be able to discuss the finer points of Victorian literature with someone who has studied the subject.
See also: finer, of, point
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the finer points of

the more complex or detailed aspects of.
See also: finer, of, point
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • the finer points of (something)
  • the particulars
  • particulars
  • a fast worker
  • worker
  • inside baseball
  • stop and smell the coffee
  • stop and smell the roses
  • stop to smell the roses
  • smell the roses
References in classic literature
And with it all he was singularly free from recognition of the finer points of the con- duct of prisoners of war.
He saw the avidity with which Numa devoured the carcass; he noted with growing admiration the finer points of the beast, and also the cunning construction of the trap.
He accompanied the men on several hunting trips where they found him perfectly at home and well versed in all the finer points of big game hunting.
A family man and avid golfer and cyclist, he took as keen an interest in his community as he did in the finer points of the law.
Equipment is available and one of the existing members will show beginners the finer points of the game.
While O'Neill has agreed the finer points of an 18-month deal, negotiations to add Keane to the ticket were continuing last night.
She said each camp is of 20-day duration in order to provide a platform to talented students and players to learn the finer points of their respective disciplines.
Jennifer Rosales, the retired two-time winner on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, will gather 40 of the country's finest junior players for the JRo Cup teeing off Tuesday, her way of giving back and teaching the finer points of the game.
LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Dr Tahirul Qadri on Tuesday has given a deadline ofDecember 31st to Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah to step down from their positions.TahirulQadri, in his latest press conference, has demanded the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate and ascertain the finer points of theJustice Baqir Najfi commission inquiry report.
But when their youngest son is diagnosed with autism, they start to see things differently and realise that if he is ever going to communicate, they will have to learn the finer points of communication too.
Browning has started a stand-up comedy workshop designed to teach clergy the finer points of getting a laugh, reports the website ozy.com.
The mentees in the 2014 Katuka Mentorship Programme this week completed their second training session for this year under the guidance of trainer Sabine Rugg on the finer points of effective communication skills.
Rebecca is an expert in Filipino martial arts which include versions of boxing, kick-boxing and stick fighting but in 2005 Rebecca opened the Kane Academy at Perseverance Mills in Lockwood where she trains people of all ages and backgrounds in the finer points of martial arts and the selfdiscipline and the respect which accompanies them.
The legendary news anchor stopped by our studio to teach NASA's Josh Byerly the finer points of anchoring a newscast.
Consequently, 'hearings would be held this fall to explore the finer points of proposed changes', he said.