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in a nutshell
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in breve, in sintesi
used to summarize or describe something briefly
IdiomWhat 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.
Example
The movie, in a nutshell, is about a group of friends who embark on an adventurous journey.
Il film, in sintesi, è su un gruppo di amici che intraprendono un'avventura.
In a nutshell, the company's new strategy focuses on expanding into emerging markets.
In sintesi, la nuova strategia dell'azienda si concentra sull'espansione nei mercati emergenti.
