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whys and wherefores of

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whys and wherefores of something
the reasons or causes relating to something. I refuse to discuss the whys and wherefores of my decision. It's final. Bob doesn't know the whys and wherefores of his contract. He just knows that it means he will get a lot of money when he finishes the work.
See also: and, wherefore, why


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When Serrano found his grandfather's death certificate from 1948, he discovered evidence of murder, which led him to investigate the whys and wherefores of how his grandfather died--and who had motive, means, and opportunity to kill him.
Researchers don't have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Diabetes type 2, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, incidence that plagues us nowadays because the reason is quite obvious our lifestyle.
Those who are enthusiastic about hockey can spend a very long time becoming as proficient as possible at the game, as well as learning the whys and wherefores of hockey sticks.
 
 
 
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