The phrase "in a nutshell" means to explain something briefly and concisely, like summarizing a big idea or complex topic in just a few words or sentences. It comes from the image of a nutshell, which is a small container enclosing a nut, representing a concise explanation within a limited space.
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- I wish I could rock those sunnies but I'm 95 % sure I could never get away with that shape... and the quote about the wallet is literally me in nut shell. (fortheloveofglitter.com)
- Our goal is to help you in your discovery of the benefits of living truly chemical - free lives by providing natural skin care and, most recently, soap nuts shells. (naturoli.com)
- may contain nut shell pieces. (myvega.com)
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