the whys and the wherefores

the whys and the wherefores
the whys and (the) wherefores — see why, 3
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Main Entry:wherefore
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the whys and (the) wherefores
: the reasons for something

She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase.

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Main Entry:why

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