go into detail
idiom
: to discuss or describe everything about something including the small or unimportant parts
The newspaper reports went into (great) detail about his political background.
I will try to tell the story without going into too much detail.
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Although the Costco board didn’t go into detail, the center has assembled quite a record as a culture warrior.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
As Brewer rested his head on his palm, Evans told state District Judge Brandy Mueller that Brewer was unwell but did not go into detail.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Patton said police were searching for three suspects in connection with the firebombing but would not go into detail about their identities or whether they were known to police.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The release at the time claimed a separate autopsy had been conducted in the U.S., but didn't go into detail regarding its results.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
As Brewer rested his head on his palm, Evans told state District Judge Brandy Mueller that Brewer was unwell but did not go into detail.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Patton said police were searching for three suspects in connection with the firebombing but would not go into detail about their identities or whether they were known to police.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The release at the time claimed a separate autopsy had been conducted in the U.S., but didn't go into detail regarding its results.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Go into detail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20into%20detail. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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