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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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 Few know the ins and outs of Vail’s vibrant community better than the person making the events happen. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 27 May 2025 To handle that case, the service assigns you a personal recovery agent, trained in the ins and outs of remediating identity theft. PC Magazine, 7 June 2025 To really get acquainted with the model, enthusiast groups are the best place to start learning the ins and outs of Godzilla husbandry. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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