Whys-and-wherefores Definition

noun

(idiomatic) The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations.

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Whys-and-wherefores Sentence Examples

  • The discussions are immediately centered around the whys and wherefores of the imminent departure of myself and family as immigrants to the United States.

  • This provokes you to go on a roaring rampage of revenge as you try and find out the who's, whys and wherefores.

  • This provokes you to go on a roaring rampage of revenge as you try and find out the who 's, whys and wherefores.

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