therein lies

idiom

formal

—used to say that a statement, fact, or detail expresses the substance of something

They have to make a decision soon. Therein lies the problem. If they act too quickly, they run the risk of choosing the wrong plan.

Examples of therein lies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And therein lies Cirque’s tough balancing act: Caution and risk aversion can be anathema to creativity. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024

But therein lies a common misconception, experts interviewed by NBC News said. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024

But therein lies the charm of that opening hook in the hands of Mirwas, whose otherworldly production here is absolutely brilliant. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024

And therein lies the true magic of Simley wrestling. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2024

And therein lies the importance: Keeping more runners at first base means more double-play opportunities for Webb. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024

And therein lies the terrible reality of fissure eruptions. —Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024

And therein lies the key: In a digital era inundated with content, authenticity remains the essential ingredient to any successful communication strategy. —Patrick O'Neill, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024

Even so, new disruptions will follow, and therein lies the challenge for those who need to assess macroeconomic risk. —Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024