Ins and Outs
EXAMPLES
Understanding the ins and outs of a new job takes time.
Parents need to know the ins and outs of raising a child.
The ins and outs of a project determine its success or failure.
SITUATION
You're considering buying your first home and discussing it with a family member who's a real estate agent .
REACTIONS:
— Cool! Fill me in on the ins and outs.
— Nice! I wanna know all the ins and outs.
— Sweet! Give me the full ins and outs.
EXPLANATION
"Ins and Outs" means knowing all the details about something, like the secrets or the important stuff. It's like being an expert and knowing everything there is to know. If you're really good at a video game and you know all the levels and tricks , you know the ins and outs of that game. It's like saying, "I got it all figured out!" 'Cause you understand everything about it and you're like a pro. It's like being super knowledgeable about something cool!