noun
- people who are in positions of political power or influence
Usage: informal; usually used in the phrase ‘the ins and outs’
Examples
- The ins and outs of politics can be confusing to understand.
- She learned all the ins and outs of the business before taking over.
- The ins have controlled the city council for years.
- Understanding the ins and outs of this process takes time.
- The political ins were challenged by reform candidates.
- He knows the ins and outs of computer programming.