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

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout, the film glosses over the ins and outs of political wrangling, an approach likely to disappoint anyone obsessed with those details. —Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025

The audiences were spellbound, learning the ins and outs of Southern flour and the technique of a light touch. —Cynthia Graubart, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2025

This is the first installment of our new Business Briefs column rounding up the ins and outs of local companies. —Nick Halter, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025

In fact, over 1,500 students are involved in this year’s festival working various events and getting to see the ins and outs of the hospitality scene. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025