Nutshell
/nˈʌˌtʃɛl/
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Definition
(noun) The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
Sentence Examples
I don't really like him, in a nutshell, I think he is an idiot.
"So, that's what happened to Tom's squirrel?" "Yes, in a nutshell."
CEFR Practice Quiz
To put it in a ____, the main problem with the plan is the lack of funding.