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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Here's what Tennesseans need to know about the ins and outs of the spending bill.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
On my first day, Anna stood by my elbow and taught me the ins and outs of pie dough.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
And while millions of Americans, both everyday sports fans and media pundits alike, are striving to learn the ins and outs of rugby, Maher says that the enthusiasm during and since the Olympics has been remarkable.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In roughly seven months with the Cubs, Tucker has gained better perspective on the ins and outs of the organization.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
On my first day, Anna stood by my elbow and taught me the ins and outs of pie dough.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
And while millions of Americans, both everyday sports fans and media pundits alike, are striving to learn the ins and outs of rugby, Maher says that the enthusiasm during and since the Olympics has been remarkable.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In roughly seven months with the Cubs, Tucker has gained better perspective on the ins and outs of the organization.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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