“In a nutshell”
Definition
In a very brief and clear way.
Examples
Examples
“In a nutshell, the project needs more time.”
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_____, the project needs more time.Compare with the original example
In a nutshell, the project needs more time.
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- What does "In a nutshell" mean?
- "In a nutshell" means in a very brief and clear way.
- How do you use "In a nutshell" in a sentence?
- Example: "In a nutshell, the project needs more time."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "In a nutshell"?
- Кратко и по существу. / Կարճ և հստակ ձևով։