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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ə ˈnʌtʃɛl/ · UK /ɪn ə ˈnʌtʃel/
in a nutshell means: Using only a few words to give the main idea.
adverb
IN BRIEFB2
Using only a few words to give the main idea.
- In a nutshell, we need help.
- That is our plan in a nutshell.
- Can you explain the problem in a nutshell?
phrase
IN BRIEFB2
Used when you give the main point in very few words.
- In a nutshell, the answer is yes.
- She described her job in a nutshell.
- Here is the whole story in a nutshell.
Questions about in a nutshell
What does in a nutshell mean?
Using only a few words to give the main idea.
What is in a nutshell in other languages?
Türkçe: kısacası · Español: en pocas palabras · Français: en bref · Deutsch: kurz gesagt · Italiano: in breve · 日本語: 簡単に言うと
How do you pronounce in a nutshell?
In American English /ɪn ə ˈnʌtʃɛl/; in British English /ɪn ə ˈnʌtʃel/.
How do you use in a nutshell in a sentence?
In a nutshell, we need help. That is our plan in a nutshell.
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