EN · C1 · idiom

the devil is in the detail

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diabeł tkwi w szczegółach

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the devil is in the detail

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EN · C1

A Millimetre in the Design

  1. A

    The casing looks the same as the old one.

    Obudowa wygląda tak samo jak poprzednia.

  2. B

    The devil is in the details. The holes are a millimetre farther apart.

    Diabeł tkwi w szczegółach. Otwory są milimetr dalej.

  3. A

    Will the old board fit?

    Czy stara płytka będzie pasować?

  4. B

    Let's check before assembly.

    Sprawdźmy przed skręceniem.

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Translations

Polishdiabeł tkwi w szczegółachidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germander Teufel steckt im DetailidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishel diablo está en los detallesidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianдьявол кроется в деталяхidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Przeczytaj drobny druk; diabeł tkwi w szczegółach.

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English

Read the small print; the devil is in the detail.

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German

Lies das Kleingedruckte; der Teufel steckt im Detail.

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Spanish

Lee la letra pequeña; el diablo está en los detalles.

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Russian

Прочитай мелкий шрифт; дьявол кроется в деталях.

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Grammar

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the devil is in the detail
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Read the small print; the devil is in the detail.

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