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Ins and Outs

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"Ins and outs" means all the little details and secret stuff!

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.

REAL LIFE

Scenario:

You're considering buying your first home and discussing it with a family member who's a real estate agent .

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COMMENTS:

  • โ€” Cool! Fill me in on the ins and outs.

  • โ€” Nice! I wanna know all the ins and outs.

  • โ€” Sweet! Give me the full ins and outs.

EXPLANATION

"Ins and outs" means all the little details and workings of something. Like if youโ€™re learning a new job, someone might explain the *ins and outs*โ€”how everything works, step by step. Itโ€™s about understanding both the big picture and the small, specific parts. Think of it as knowing something inside and out! ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

PRACTICE

๐Ÿ‘‰ CHALLENGE: include 'Ins and outs' in your response!

Pretend you're a maze designer - how would you explain your job to someone new?