Synonyms for outs
interj go awayWord Origin & History
Old English utian "expel, put out" (see out (adv.)); used in many senses over the years. Meaning "to expose as a closet homosexual" is first recorded 1990 (as an adjective meaning "openly avowing one's homosexuality" it dates from 1970s; see closet); sense of "disclose to public view, reveal, make known" has been present since mid-14c.
Related: Outed; outing.
Example Sentences forouts
It would take too long and I don't know the ins and outs of it, anyway.
"The pass has too many ins and outs for this," he thought, and he unchained the horses.
Then I'll be a Lance in a year—knowin' what I know about the ins an' outs o' things.
"It had its outs—this cruising to distant ports," announced his father.
We can discuss all the ins and outs some day when this is all over.
So they are, and now that we are on the outs with those other people, if you say the word, we'll go in with you.
He gave the ins and outs of some of the misdemeanours of which he stood accused.
“Now I understand all the ins and outs of the matter,” replied Paddy.
But I know now all the ins and the outs, for I was told by one that knew them both.
You must know all the ins and outs of the place, and must have somebody on the spot to help you.