Definition: the details are very complicated; things look nice on the surface, but the details are bad
Examples:
The new building looks nice, but the landlord might be trying to trick us. Read the contract carefully. The devil is in the details.
I thought the agreement sounded good. However, later that day, when I read it closer, I realized it wasn’t a good deal. The devil was in the details.
Definition: to attract a lot of attention; to get noticed Examples: Everyone is talking about the new movie. It really made a splash. That new book is really popular. The author is on all the talk shows. She really made a splash.
Definition: to create a significant impression; to cause trouble, to be disruptive Examples: At your new job, be sure to speak up at meetings. You want to make waves right from the start. I didn't know anyone at the dinner party, so I kept quiet. I didn't want to make...
Definition: to say something awkward or inappropriate Examples: I saw my boss on the street yesterday. He was with a woman. I said I loved his wife's dress, but she wasn't his wife. She was his girlfriend. I definitely put my foot in my mouth that time. I thought the...