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British pronunciation/ɪn ɐ nˈʌtʃɛl/
American pronunciation/ɪn ɐ nˈʌtʃɛl/

Definition & Bedeutung von "in a nutshell"

in a nutshell
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kurz gesagt, kurz und bündig

used to summarize or describe something briefly
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What is the origin of the idiom "in a nutshell" and when to use it?

The idiom "in a nutshell" originates from an ancient anecdote attributed to the Greek philosopher Pliny the Elder, who lived in the first century AD. According to the story, Pliny the Elder claimed that the entire Iliad by Homer could fit into a nutshell, implying that a complex or lengthy narrative could be summarized concisely. This anecdote later evolved into the expression we use today to mean providing a brief and condensed summary of something.

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The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey.
Der Film ist kurz gesagt eine Geschichte über eine Gruppe von Freunden, die sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise begeben.
In a nutshell, the company's new strategy focuses on expanding into emerging markets.
Kurz gesagt, die neue Strategie des Unternehmens konzentriert sich auf die Erweiterung in aufstrebende Märkte.
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