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.

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And therein lies the challenge. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 When compulsion takes over, therein lies the destruction of an industry. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 And therein lies the crux of the problem: if Georgia Power makes big investments in the state’s grid and the demand doesn’t materialize, ratepayers—i.e., everyday consumers—will be left paying for it. Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025 And therein lies a key to The Hunting Wives’ success. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for therein lies

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“Therein lies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/therein%20lies. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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