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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In the past, knowing the ins and outs of Twitter and Facebook was enough.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
And with a year studying behind Harris, who knew all the ins and outs of the system after starting the past four years, McCown entered 2024 with a strong handle of when and how to implement changes before the snap.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Sep. 2024
Learn the ins and outs of streaming bundles and 'streamflation'
Java and rap make Cena's essentials list while a few streaming services would likely be on mine.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Knowing the ins and outs of the show’s format and style is valuable not just while competing on an episode but also during the audition process.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
And with a year studying behind Harris, who knew all the ins and outs of the system after starting the past four years, McCown entered 2024 with a strong handle of when and how to implement changes before the snap.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Sep. 2024
Learn the ins and outs of streaming bundles and 'streamflation'
Java and rap make Cena's essentials list while a few streaming services would likely be on mine.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Knowing the ins and outs of the show’s format and style is valuable not just while competing on an episode but also during the audition process.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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 5 Oct. 2024.
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