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in a nutshell
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要するに (ようするに), 簡単に言えば (かんたんにいえば)
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.
要するに、この映画は冒険の旅に出る友達のグループについてです。
In a nutshell, the company's new strategy focuses on expanding into emerging markets.
要するに、会社の新しい戦略は新興市場への拡大に焦点を当てています。
