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    the devil is in the details

    The phrase “the devil is in the details” implies that things can go wrong if one does not pay careful attention to the small elements of a larger undertaking.

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      cut corners

      To save money or time when doing something by not including some parts, actions, or details, so that the result is not as good as it could be.

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        under (one's) wing

        Under one's care, protection.
        I was nervous starting a work at my uncle's company, but it definitely made it easier being under his wing.

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          pain in the neck

          The idiom “pain in the neck” is a common expression used to describe someone or something that causes annoyance or frustration.

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            tear one's hair out
            pull one's hair out

            To be very worried or upset about something.

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              silver bullet

              A quick and highly effective solution to a complex problem.

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                smoke and mirrors

                Something that is described as smoke and mirrors is intended to make you believe that something is being done or is true, when it is not.

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                  bleeding edge

                  The newest and most advanced part or position especially in technology.
                  These batteries are on the bleeding edge of technology.

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                    out of touch

                    No longer in contact or communication.
                    John and Mark have been out of touch for years.

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                      stars aligned

                      The idiom "the stars aligned" refers to a situation where everything comes together perfectly, as if by fate or destiny. It is often used to describe coincidences or a series of events that lead to a favorable outcome.

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