in a nutshell

Meanings

• idiom

  Expressing the essential meaning of something in a concise and clear way

  - "The novel's complex themes were explained in a nutshell by the professor."
  - "Can you give me a nutshell version of the meeting's agenda?"

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

at the end of the day , in short

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with in a nutshell
doll , shell , knoll , pall , troll

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Variants

List of all variants of in a nutshell that leads to same result
in a nutshell , nutshell , nutshells

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originated from the Middle English expression 'en nutte shelle,' which meant 'in a nutshell or nut,' indicating a small and complete container.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'in a nutshell' is often used in legal proceedings to summarize complex cases.

2. In a nutshell is a popular idiom in the English language, and it's used in various other languages as well, such as 'en noisette' in French and 'in coccone' in Italian.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. summarize: The process of condensing information into a shorter form while retaining its essential meaning.

2. paraphrase: Rearranging the words and sentence structure of a text while preserving its original meaning.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Has been used extensively in literature, particularly in summarizing complex ideas or narratives in a succinct and clear manner.

How to Memorize "in a nutshell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, complete container that holds all the essential information.

2. associate
   

   - Link the concept of 'in a nutshell' with the idea of a summary or a succinct explanation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym or a phrase that helps you remember the meaning of 'in a nutshell'.

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