In a nutshell
nutshelled
Verb - To be summarized; "in a nutshell."
nutshell
Nutshell
in a nutshell
Example:
The truth in a nutshell is that I knew nothing of politicis until I heard my mom's opinion on the war.
The truth in a nutshell is that I knew nothing of politicis until I heard my mom's opinion on the war.
in a nutshell
1) a shortened explanation which substitutes a lengthier one.
2) (a more recent definition) stuck, cornered, unable to figuratively move
2) (a more recent definition) stuck, cornered, unable to figuratively move
Example:
1) In a nutshell, James Buchanan was a horrible president and was a complete pussy.
2)Damnit, I don't know what to do; I'm in a nutshell!
1) In a nutshell, James Buchanan was a horrible president and was a complete pussy.
2)Damnit, I don't know what to do; I'm in a nutshell!
nutsheller
in a nutshell
A phrase meaning, without pretense or long explanations. Used commonly when you can't be bothered making an in-depth explanation.