the devil is in the details

Some catch, trick, or error that is hidden in the details, often easily missed.

A: Man, this whiskey is smooth!
B: Dude, it's only 80 proof, you're drinking a liqueur not liquor. Remember, the devil is in the details.

by biggs33 October 6, 2010

the devil is beating his wife

Saying used (especially in the southern US) when the sun is shining yet it's raining. I've been told that in Scandinavian countries they say "There's a marriage in Hades" for this, and in South America they say "The devil and his wife are dancing." (Since all version relate to the devil and his spouse, there's probably some older story that all these sayings derive from.)

I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain, coming down on a sunny day? Yes, the devil is beating his wife. (Heh, CCR reference too.)

by truejim October 28, 2011

The Devil's Checkout

When one is clearing the rubble from their Dairyaire after a particular nasty number 2 session. Without the proper tp coverage allowing, ones finger to slip from behind their paper based armor. Brushing against ones said Anus, very much like a checkout clerk would scan a item. And when not hearing the beep of that item, called for a price check...Smelling ones fingers

Sorry I am late had to wash my hands, went though the Devil's checkout and got hung up on the price check

by Sirtymishu January 28, 2020

hotter than the devil's dick

Excrutiatingly hot and humid.

Man, its hotter than the devil's dick today!

by Lynniecat April 20, 2006

The devil

Some shithead that wasn’t good enough for god

Thank you mr.needful
Please, call me the devil
I think not

by Goats ‘n Goats October 4, 2018

Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

JOKER:
Tell me, my friend, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

Line habitually used by the Joker (Jack Nicholson) in Tim Burton's Batman. Best movie in the franchise, pre-Christian Bale.

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? I ask that of all my prey. I just like the sound of it.

by Fearman May 28, 2008

Dancing with the Devil

A euphemism used to refer to addiction and drug use. Most often refers to heroin.

"It's so hard to say no/When you're dancing with the Devil" - Demi Lovato

"I got in trouble/The first time my dad saw me/Dance with the Devil" - Machine Gun Kelly

by battybear May 1, 2021