whys and wherefores (English, noun)
expansion: whys and wherefores pl (normally plural, singular why and wherefore)
Senses:
qualifier: set phrase
glosses: The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations.
tags: plural
plural-normally
Forms:
form: why and wherefore
tags: singular
form: whies and wherefores
tags: alternative
rare