learn the ins and outs

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Suspecting that she may also have the gift, Hilda wants to learn the ins and outs of the psychic profession.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Coming from a run-pass-option style offense in college, the 6-foot-1 signal caller needed time to learn the ins and outs of offensive coordinator Scott Turner’s scheme.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Kaylyn has used the remainder of her time to learn the ins and outs of her family’s kitchen and found joy in learning complex recipes.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2020

Students come from more than 25 countries to learn the ins and outs of the industry from economists and branding experts, as well as former chief executive officers of local wineries.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2018

“Still,” she thought, “there will be plenty of opportunity to learn the ins and outs of my new position ‘on the job,’ as it were.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood