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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In roughly seven months with the Cubs, Tucker has gained better perspective on the ins and outs of the organization.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Over the last ten years, taking day trips to parks like Magic Kingdom and Epcot has taught me the ins and outs of doing Disney like a local instead of a tourist.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
Understanding the ins and outs of his numbers helps him.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 June 2025
Fueled by takeout from Gai Chicken & Rice, founders would gather under a projector light to learn the ins and outs from the Mastra team.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Over the last ten years, taking day trips to parks like Magic Kingdom and Epcot has taught me the ins and outs of doing Disney like a local instead of a tourist.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
Understanding the ins and outs of his numbers helps him.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 June 2025
Fueled by takeout from Gai Chicken & Rice, founders would gather under a projector light to learn the ins and outs from the Mastra team.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 4 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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