abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blow-by-blow »
Detailing every action or occurrence completely.
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bogged down »
Stuck; mired, as in detail, difficulty; delayed or made slower.
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brain surgery »
Something that is overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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break down »
To give more detail.
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bury the lead »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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call out »
To specify, especially in detail.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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dot the i's and cross the t's »
To take care of every detail, even minor ones; To be meticulous or thorough.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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