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in a nutshell
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한 마디로, 간단히 말해서
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.
한 마디로, 간단히 말해서 영화는 모험적인 여행을 떠나는 친구들의 이야기입니다.
In a nutshell, the company's new strategy focuses on expanding into emerging markets.
한 마디로, 간단히 말해서 이 회사의 새로운 전략은 발전하는 시장으로의 확장을 중점적으로 다루고 있습니다.
