ins and outs
plural noun
\ ˌinz-ən(d)-ˈau̇ts
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Definition of ins and outs
1
: characteristic peculiarities or technicalities : workings
2
: ramifications
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“Ins and outs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ins%20and%20outs. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of ins and outs was circa 1670
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