In-a-nutshell Definition

adverb

(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

He had a lot to say, but his answer, in a nutshell, was no.
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Origin of In-a-nutshell

  • A calque of Latin in nuce.

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In-a-nutshell Sentence Examples

  • This last and boldest argument is a system of idealistic philosophy in a nutshell.

  • The extra-judicial killing of Sr de Menezes has all the problems in a nutshell - the pursuit was amateurish from start to finish.

  • Cannabis doesn't cause schizophrenia, in a nutshell.

  • Cannabis does n't cause schizophrenia, in a nutshell.

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