in a nut shell



in a nut shell

Fig. [of news or information] in a (figurative) capsule; in summary. This cable channel provides the latest news in a nut shell. In a nut shell, what happened at work today?
See also: nut, shell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mariam-Biblical Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Arabic
NahalNAH-khahlHebrew
Brygidabri-GEE-dahPolish
Ridwana-Arabic
Eutychus-Biblical, Biblical Latin
LÉOnce-French