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 each city, travelers attend an educational seminar led by experts to discuss the ins and outs of immigrating, covering financial planning, visas, health care, real estate and other legal matters.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Not to mention, both patients and clinicians are faced with the daunting task of navigating complex treatment decisions, as well as the ins and outs of a complicated healthcare system, amidst this emotional turbulence.
—Andre Esteva, TIME, 10 July 2024
For the last three years, the ins and outs of what went wrong on that day have consumed Hollywood.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 July 2024
The storyline follows the anchors of a broadcast news show on the fictional network UBA, which includes the ins and outs of their personal and professional lives.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Not to mention, both patients and clinicians are faced with the daunting task of navigating complex treatment decisions, as well as the ins and outs of a complicated healthcare system, amidst this emotional turbulence.
—Andre Esteva, TIME, 10 July 2024
For the last three years, the ins and outs of what went wrong on that day have consumed Hollywood.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 9 July 2024
The storyline follows the anchors of a broadcast news show on the fictional network UBA, which includes the ins and outs of their personal and professional lives.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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