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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To handle that case, the service assigns you a personal recovery agent, trained in the ins and outs of remediating identity theft.
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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
Those who are focused on the cloud and infrastructure are not only required to know the ins and outs of technology platforms but about how to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and improve outputs.
—Sergey Avdyushkin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While the ins and outs of the legal case appear to get messier by the day, the latest twist has entangled America's favorite pop star and longtime companion of Lively.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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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
Those who are focused on the cloud and infrastructure are not only required to know the ins and outs of technology platforms but about how to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and improve outputs.
—Sergey Avdyushkin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While the ins and outs of the legal case appear to get messier by the day, the latest twist has entangled America's favorite pop star and longtime companion of Lively.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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