in a nutshell

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Adverbial in a nutshell has 1 sense

in a nutshell - summed up briefly; "gave the facts in a nutshell"; "just tell me the story in a nutshell"; "explained the situation in a nutshell"

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Description:

In a nutshell is an idiomatic expression used to summarize or give a concise explanation of something. It means providing a shortened version or essence of a complex topic or idea in a few words or sentences.

Examples:

1. Adverb:

He explained quantum mechanics in a nutshell, making it easier for us to understand.

2. Noun:

Her entire argument can be summed up in a nutshell.

3. Phrase:

To put it in a nutshell, I'm not interested in attending the party.

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