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.

Examples of the ins and outs in a Sentence

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Hoping to carry on his brother's legacy, Kapas, who retired from his career in marketing and communications at 76 years old, has taken on the title of Fish Hat Bob and is continuing to learn the ins and outs of the business to help build the company. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Unlike conventional tutoring, the latter revolved around hands-on, practical courses, teaching Vincent the ins and outs of fieldwork and international humanitarian law, including driving a four-wheel in the bushes, using a VHF radio, or passing through an army checkpoint safely. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

Additionally, finding a partner eager to deeply understand all the ins and outs of your business will be instrumental in the long run. —Jim O'Brien, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

The more transparent the organization is about how the search will be conducted — not the ins and outs but the general parameters in place — the better chance the Bears have of earning faith with a skeptical fan base that has seen the team make poor hire after poor hire. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024