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whys and wherefores
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the whys and (the) wherefores

the reasons for something. I know very little about the whys and the wherefores of the situation.

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the whys and wherefores (of something)

the reasons for something. The movie doesn't spend much time worrying about the whys and wherefores of its stars' behavior.

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when/while back is turned
When/While the cat's away
where is coming from
Where there's a will there's a way
Where there's muck, there's brass
where there's smoke, there's fire
Where's the beef

wherefore
whet appetite
whether
whether or not
which way the wind is blowing
while away
while the going is good
whip

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