minor detail
تفصيل صغير
Use it to label small facts that shouldn't stop progress or cause worry.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A small fact that doesn't change the main outcome.
- Used to dismiss unimportant errors or trivial information.
- Perfect for keeping conversations focused on the big picture.
معنی
A 'minor detail' is a small piece of information that doesn't change the big picture. It is something tiny that you can usually ignore or fix later.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Planning a party with a friend
We haven't picked the music yet, but that's a minor detail for now.
لم نختار الموسيقى بعد، لكن هذا تفصيل صغير حالياً.
In a professional business meeting
The font size on the slides is a minor detail we can fix later.
حجم الخط في الشرائح هو تفصيل صغير يمكننا إصلاحه لاحقاً.
Texting about a missed bus
I missed the bus, but that's just a minor detail—I'll take an Uber!
لقد فاتني الباص، لكن هذا مجرد تفصيل صغير—سآخذ أوبر!
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase reflects the Western 'Pragmatism' philosophy, where the end result is more important than every tiny step. It gained massive popularity in 20th-century corporate culture to help managers focus on 'Key Performance Indicators' rather than trivialities. In British English, it is often used with 'dry' humor to describe something that is actually a huge disaster.
The Sarcasm Trap
If you say 'minor detail' about something huge (like forgetting your passport), people will know you are being funny or very stressed.
Don't be Rude
Be careful using this for other people's problems. If your friend is crying about a 'minor detail,' calling it that might make them feel ignored.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A small fact that doesn't change the main outcome.
- Used to dismiss unimportant errors or trivial information.
- Perfect for keeping conversations focused on the big picture.
What It Means
A minor detail is like a single loose thread on a sweater. It exists, but the sweater still keeps you warm. It refers to a fact or a task that is small. It is not the main point of your conversation. In English, we use this to show that something isn't a deal-breaker. It is the opposite of a 'major issue.'
How To Use It
You can use it to downplay a mistake you made. You can also use it to keep a meeting moving forward. Just place it after verbs like is, was, or forget. For example, 'We forgot the napkins, but that is a minor detail.' It acts as a noun phrase. It helps you prioritize what actually matters in the moment.
When To Use It
Use it when you are planning a big event. Use it when you are telling a long story. It is perfect for dismissing small errors. If you are at a restaurant and they bring the wrong soda, that's a minor detail. If you are texting a friend about a date, use it for small facts. 'He has a cat, but that's a minor detail.'
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for big problems. If your car has no engine, that is not a minor detail. Using it then sounds like a bad joke. Avoid it if someone is very upset about a specific point. Calling their concern a minor detail might make them angry. It can sound dismissive if you aren't careful with your tone.
Cultural Background
English speakers value efficiency and the 'big picture.' We often focus on the main goal first. This phrase became popular because it helps people filter information. It is common in business and project management. It reflects a mindset of 'don't sweat the small stuff.' It is about keeping things simple and moving fast.
Common Variations
You might hear people say small detail or tiny detail. Some people use technicality if the detail is about a rule. In slang, you might hear 'it's whatever' or 'no biggie.' However, minor detail is the most professional and clear version. It works in almost any situation without sounding too childish or too stiff.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is highly versatile and safe for both the office and the pub. Just ensure your tone matches the situation—use a light tone for casual dismissal and a serious tone for professional prioritization.
The Sarcasm Trap
If you say 'minor detail' about something huge (like forgetting your passport), people will know you are being funny or very stressed.
Don't be Rude
Be careful using this for other people's problems. If your friend is crying about a 'minor detail,' calling it that might make them feel ignored.
The 'Big Picture' Connection
In the US and UK, people love to say 'Let's look at the big picture.' A 'minor detail' is everything that is NOT in that big picture.
مثالها
6We haven't picked the music yet, but that's a minor detail for now.
لم نختار الموسيقى بعد، لكن هذا تفصيل صغير حالياً.
Shows the music isn't the priority compared to the guest list.
The font size on the slides is a minor detail we can fix later.
حجم الخط في الشرائح هو تفصيل صغير يمكننا إصلاحه لاحقاً.
Keeps the team focused on the content, not the design.
I missed the bus, but that's just a minor detail—I'll take an Uber!
لقد فاتني الباص، لكن هذا مجرد تفصيل صغير—سآخذ أوبر!
Uses the phrase to show you aren't stressed about the change.
The cake exploded, but that's just a minor detail, right?
انفجرت الكعكة، لكن هذا مجرد تفصيل صغير، أليس كذلك؟
Humorous use because an exploded cake is actually a huge problem.
You forgot to sign the card, but it's a minor detail; the gift is what matters.
لقد نسيت التوقيع على البطاقة، لكنه تفصيل صغير؛ الهدية هي الأهم.
Reduces the other person's guilt or worry.
The color of the mailbox is a minor detail compared to the kitchen size.
لون صندوق البريد هو تفصيل صغير مقارنة بمساحة المطبخ.
Comparing two things to show what is truly important.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best word to complete the phrase in a workplace context.
Don't worry about the stapler color; it's a ___ detail.
`Minor detail` is the standard collocation used to describe something unimportant.
Which phrase fits best when you want to ignore a small mistake?
We forgot the salt, but that's a ___ ___.
Since forgetting salt is a small issue, `minor detail` is the most natural choice.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Minor Detail'
Talking to siblings or friends.
It's just a minor detail, chill!
Standard daily use.
That is a minor detail in the report.
Legal or academic writing.
This represents a minor detail of the contract.
When to say 'Minor Detail'
Cooking
Missing one spice
Travel
Wrong seat number
Work
Typo in an email
Dating
He wore ugly socks
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt means a very small piece of information that doesn't change the main situation. For example, 'The color of the pen is a minor detail.'
Yes, it is very professional. You can say, 'I focus on the main goals, though I don't overlook minor details.'
No. Small talk is polite conversation about the weather. A minor detail is a specific fact within a topic.
Yes, tiny detail is more informal and emphasizes that the thing is even smaller.
Not exactly; it is a collocation. The words mean exactly what they say, but they are very commonly paired together.
Use it for something huge. If your car is underwater, you could say, 'Well, the car is sinking, but that's just a minor detail.'
The opposite would be a major issue, a crucial point, or a deal-breaker.
Yes! You can say, 'Don't worry about the minor details, just finish the project.'
It can be if someone thinks the detail is important. Use it gently to avoid sounding dismissive.
Usually, it is neutral or positive because it helps people stop worrying about things that don't matter.
عبارات مرتبط
Small fry
Something or someone that is unimportant or insignificant.
A drop in the bucket
A very small part of something much bigger.
Technicality
A small detail based on a specific rule or law.
Don't sweat the small stuff
A common expression telling someone not to worry about minor details.
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