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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The Athletic has spoken to multiple sources, all on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, to chart the ins and outs of their 2024-25 season — and one thing has become clear: relegation was a foregone conclusion before a ball had even been kicked.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
His ability to deal with the ups and downs, the ins and outs, guys coming to Osceola, coming back with us, injuries, guys being moved … That’s not an easy job.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
In her series Martha Gardens, the beloved television personality shows you around her idyllic Bedford farm teaching you the ins and outs of creating a perfect outdoor space that produces delicious vegetables throughout the year.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Demonstrate Knowledge And Expertise Finance teams know the ins and outs of a client’s business—from key KPIs to the number of transactions matched.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
His ability to deal with the ups and downs, the ins and outs, guys coming to Osceola, coming back with us, injuries, guys being moved … That’s not an easy job.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
In her series Martha Gardens, the beloved television personality shows you around her idyllic Bedford farm teaching you the ins and outs of creating a perfect outdoor space that produces delicious vegetables throughout the year.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Demonstrate Knowledge And Expertise Finance teams know the ins and outs of a client’s business—from key KPIs to the number of transactions matched.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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