in a nutshell
used when you are stating the main facts about something in a short clear way

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

in a nutshell
something that you say when you are describing something using as few words as possible.
Karen wants them to get married and buy a house and Mike wants them to carry on as they are and that, in a nutshell, is the problem.

Well, to put it in a nutshell, we're going to have to start again.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

in a nutshell
briefly, in a few words
We went to the meeting and they told us in a nutshell about the plans for our company.

I tried to explain the problem to him in a nutshell but there still wasn't enough time.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

in a nutshell
adv. phr., informal In a few words; briefly, without telling all about it.
We are in a hurry, so I'll give you the story in a nutshell.
In a nutshell, the car is no bargain.
Compare: IN SHORT.

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