Meanings
Calque of New Latin in nuce, derived from an anecdote in Pliny the Elder, who ascribes to Cicero the claim that the whole Iliad was once written on parchment and enclosed within a nutshell (Naturalis Historia 7.21.85).
How to pronounce "in a nutshell":
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In summary; briefly or simply.
Example: "He had a lot to say, but his answer, in a nutshell, was no."
Example Sentences
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To sum it up in a nutshell, he is a brilliant musician.
2
She explained the entire plot of the movie in a nutshell.
3
This guide provides all the necessary information in a nutshell.
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He summarized his entire presentation in a nutshell.
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The book presents the history of the company in a nutshell.
