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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Successful options traders are regularly engaged in the market and want to get under the hood to explore the ins and outs of these sophisticated products.
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Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Read on to learn all about the ins and outs of soft gel nail extensions.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 26 May 2025
In this demonstration-style class, attendees will explore the ins and outs of pressure canning, water vacuuming, essential tools and the various sizes of jars to start preserving fresh, seasonal produce at home with confidence.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
To the rescue of those uninitiated of the ins and outs of professional golf came renowned golf influencer Paige Spiranac, who dedicated a post on her X profile, which has more than one million followers, to explaining the issue.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Read on to learn all about the ins and outs of soft gel nail extensions.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 26 May 2025
In this demonstration-style class, attendees will explore the ins and outs of pressure canning, water vacuuming, essential tools and the various sizes of jars to start preserving fresh, seasonal produce at home with confidence.
—Monica Hooper, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
To the rescue of those uninitiated of the ins and outs of professional golf came renowned golf influencer Paige Spiranac, who dedicated a post on her X profile, which has more than one million followers, to explaining the issue.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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