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 podcast explores the ins and outs of playing pro volleyball on and off the court.
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David Driver, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
This all goes to the prosecution's case that Trump was intimately aware of the ins and outs of his business and administration.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 9 May 2024
Here, students learn not just the ins and outs of piloting these quadcopters but also how the machines work and how to repair them.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of what CBD is and what the cannabinoid can be used for.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And prosecutors wanted a tour guide — a cooperating witness who knew the ins and outs of the crime.
—Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Keep reading our guide to learn the ins and outs of CBD gummies along with top brand recommendations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Now Then’ comes to LACMA (Museum Associates / LACMA)
Since the late 1950s, artist Ed Ruscha has explored the ins and outs of Los Angeles in his work after moving here from Oklahoma City to study commercial art.
—The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Talented chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Alex Guarnaschelli taught Gomez how to cook at home in her original Food Network show, and this time around, renowned restaurant chefs will teach the megastar the ins and outs of the restaurant industry through a series of six episodes.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
David Driver, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
This all goes to the prosecution's case that Trump was intimately aware of the ins and outs of his business and administration.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 9 May 2024
Here, students learn not just the ins and outs of piloting these quadcopters but also how the machines work and how to repair them.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of what CBD is and what the cannabinoid can be used for.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
And prosecutors wanted a tour guide — a cooperating witness who knew the ins and outs of the crime.
—Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Keep reading our guide to learn the ins and outs of CBD gummies along with top brand recommendations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Now Then’ comes to LACMA (Museum Associates / LACMA)
Since the late 1950s, artist Ed Ruscha has explored the ins and outs of Los Angeles in his work after moving here from Oklahoma City to study commercial art.
—The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Talented chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Alex Guarnaschelli taught Gomez how to cook at home in her original Food Network show, and this time around, renowned restaurant chefs will teach the megastar the ins and outs of the restaurant industry through a series of six episodes.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
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