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
FerneFURNEnglish
Mikhailamə-KAY-ləEnglish (Rare)
Barlaam-Judeo-Christian Legend
Phoebe['fi:bi]
Mabelle-English
Vibianus-Ancient Roman