In A Nutshell - Idiom

Video Overview

The idiom ‘in a nutshell' means ‘to indicate that someone is expressing something in as simple a way as possible, using the fewest words possible’. The video explains the meaning of the idiom ‘in a nutshell' in English. We explain how to use it with some easy examples for Social and Business English.

Video Analysis

In a nutshell is when you explain something very concisely and straight to the point, cutting out any extensive details and getting right down to the nitty-gritty.

Further Examples:

  1. I don’t want the long version, just give it to me in a nutshell.

  2. In a nutshell, the parents grounded their kid because they caught her bullying another.

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