the ins and outs
plural noun
: the details about how something works or is done
—often + of
I'm still learning all the ins and outs of American politics.
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Simon said de León was instrumental in teaching him the ins and outs of the byzantine world of Cuban politics.
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
This is par for the course playing a small part on a busy set with a ton of workers who all have specific jobs and don’t have time to learn the ins and outs of everyone’s nuanced identity.
—James Tom, Them., 26 Mar. 2025
Having experienced the tournament both as a player and now a mom, Kelly tells PEOPLE the ins and outs of March Madness for parents.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources, all on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to chart the ins and outs of their 2024-25 season — and one thing has become clear: relegation was a foregone conclusion before a ball had even been kicked.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
This is par for the course playing a small part on a busy set with a ton of workers who all have specific jobs and don’t have time to learn the ins and outs of everyone’s nuanced identity.
—James Tom, Them., 26 Mar. 2025
Having experienced the tournament both as a player and now a mom, Kelly tells PEOPLE the ins and outs of March Madness for parents.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources, all on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to chart the ins and outs of their 2024-25 season — and one thing has become clear: relegation was a foregone conclusion before a ball had even been kicked.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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“The ins and outs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ins%20and%20outs. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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