'In a nutshell' is a very common English idiom used in academic writing, conversations, and presentations. Let's understand its meaning in Hindi.
'In a nutshell' is one of the most commonly used idioms in English academic writing and public speaking — especially useful for concluding a long explanation.
In a nutshell = संक्षेप में (Sankshep Mein) / थोड़े में (Thode Mein)
Literal Hindi translation: 'अखरोट के छिलके में' (in a walnut shell) — but this literal translation is never used.
Actual meaning: To explain something briefly, in a very concise and summarised form.
Example:
The idiom comes from the idea of fitting a large amount of information into something as tiny as a nutshell (अखरोट का छिलका). The Roman author Pliny the Elder claimed the entire Iliad (Homer's epic poem with 500,000+ characters) was written in such tiny handwriting it could fit inside a walnut shell.
Synonyms: 'in brief', 'in summary', 'to put it concisely', 'in short', 'to cut a long story short'.
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