know the ins and outs
Example Sentences
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“If you don’t know the ins and outs and nuts and bolts inside City Hall, how are you going to be mayor?” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He argues that it takes time to research and know the ins and outs of each category and each particular collectible.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025
Newbies might not know the ins and outs of a dividend, but they are drawn in by a gift, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
While he admitted he "does not know the ins and outs" of complex discussions happening 170 miles away in Westminster, he hoped a solution can be found to keep the site open.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025
Yes, and what he had told Dick was true: He did know the ins and outs of hunting gold, having been taught them by his father, who was a professional prospector.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
