Into detail Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈditeɪɫ/, /dɪˈteɪɫ
IN-too DEE-tayl
ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈdiːteɪl
IN-too DEE-tayl
Definition
When you go 'into detail,' you explain something very specifically and thoroughly, covering all the small parts or aspects.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used after verbs like 'go,' 'get,' or 'move.' Common phrase is 'go into detail.' Used in both formal and informal contexts. Note: 'go into details' (plural) is less common and less natural in English.
Spanish: en detallePortuguese (BR): em detalhesPortuguese (PT): em detalheChinese (Simplified): 详细地Chinese (Traditional): 詳細地Hindi: विस्तार सेArabic: بالتفصيلBengali: বিস্তারিতভাবে - খুঁটিনাটি (বর্ণনা করতে)Russian: подробно - в подробностяхJapanese: 詳しく - 詳細にVietnamese: chi tiếtKorean: 자세히 - 상세하게Turkish: ayrıntıya girmek - detaylara inmekUrdu: تفصیل میں - پوری طرحIndonesian: secara rinci - mendetail
Example Sentences
I don't want to go into detail about my personal life.
basic
The teacher went into detail explaining the solution.
basic
Please don't go into detail; just give me the main idea.
basic
He likes to go into detail about everything, even the small stuff.
natural
If you want, I can go into detail about how the process works.
natural
Let's not go into detail right now—just tell me what happened.
natural