discuss the detail vs discuss the details

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Discuss the detail' is used when referring to a specific aspect or element, while 'discuss the details' is used when talking about multiple aspects or elements.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

discuss the detail

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific aspect or element.

This phrase is used when you want to focus on a particular detail or aspect of a topic or subject.

Examples:

Let's discuss the detail of the new project proposal.
He asked me to discuss the detail of the contract terms.

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We will discuss the detail together later, on the basis of a White Paper that will be balanced and measured and subject to the vigorous and very valuable scrutiny of this House.
Discuss the details with Miss Bernhardt.
I want to discuss the details of my participation on your program.
We'll discuss the details after class.
Let's discuss the details in the private room.
We'll discuss the details another time.
I'd like to meet her... and discuss the details.
They will discuss the details with your son.
Come. Let's discuss the details.
I do not want discuss the details of this report.
Your House will have an opportunity to discuss the details of this later on.
Come to the mines tomorrow, and we'll discuss the details.
If you're assisting with the inquiry, then obviously it would be necessary to discuss the details of the case.
The Commission will discuss the details of the recovery with the Italian authorities.
We'll discuss the details in our 7:00 A. M.call.
We've got a meeting with Jim Hobart tomorrow to discuss the details.
As a matter of policy, Anti-Corruption cannot discuss the details of any ongoing investigation, as you well know.
I'm not at liberty to discuss the details of my investigation with you.
We are now in a position to discuss the details and I am sure that we will not always agree.
What kind of boat? No, you two can discuss the details later.

Alternatives:

discuss the specific detail
discuss the particular detail
discuss the individual detail
discuss the specific aspect
discuss the particular aspect

discuss the details

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple aspects or elements.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about various details or elements of a topic or subject.

Examples:

Let's discuss the details of the project plan.
She wanted to discuss the details of the upcoming event.

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Come. Let's discuss the details.
I'm not at liberty to discuss the details of my investigation with you.
I just don't think it's appropriate that we discuss the details of Miss McCutcheon and Miss Sobel relationship here.
I can't discuss the details, but something significant may have happened to Tallis at the party.
Everything's like it was, except you can't discuss the details of the case with each other.
I'm sorry. I can't discuss the details of an open press is all over this!
If you're assisting with the inquiry, then obviously it would be necessary to discuss the details of the case.
Over and over in this House we discuss the details of proposals which have been put before us but we fail to ask whether those proposals should be there at all.
I realize I made a very public pronouncement, but I'm not ready to discuss the details with you.
Consequently, we refuse to discuss the details, the terms and the speeding up of liberalisation and the relevant rules of competition; instead we shall support the proposals for overall rejection tabled by our political group.
We shall be able to discuss the details shortly in a different context and I shall then say more on the subject, since the communication is the next item on the agenda.
Now, look, why don't you go off with Remy and you discuss the details, and just give it some thought before you decide.
We in the Committee on Budgets have arranged another extraordinary meeting of our own for this afternoon to discuss the details of this report, because a motion has been tabled for a decision to be taken without debate tomorrow on the basis of Rule 143.
Discuss the details with Miss Bernhardt.
I want to discuss the details of my participation on your program.
We'll discuss the details after class.
Let's discuss the details in the private room.
We'll discuss the details another time.
I'd like to meet her... and discuss the details.
They will discuss the details with your son.

Alternatives:

discuss the specifics
discuss the particulars
discuss the individual details
discuss the various details
discuss the different aspects

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discuss the detail vs discuss the details