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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When the white smoke billowed out from a chimney on May 8, announcing that the papal conclave had chosen a new pope, the first account that many saw trumpet the news on X was Pope Crave, a parody account that has been relentlessly covering the ins and outs of the process.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Understanding the ins and outs of venture capital can be overwhelming, complicated and difficult.
—Dayton Miller, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Eight climbers sat across two plush couches, listening to a tall guide with a blond beard who described the ins and outs of changing money with a casual tone.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Jones officially started her career at the children’s network, learning the ins and outs of television acting and music.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Understanding the ins and outs of venture capital can be overwhelming, complicated and difficult.
—Dayton Miller, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Eight climbers sat across two plush couches, listening to a tall guide with a blond beard who described the ins and outs of changing money with a casual tone.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Jones officially started her career at the children’s network, learning the ins and outs of television acting and music.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the ins and outs
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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 23 May. 2025.
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