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Nuts grow in a hard protective shell.
But what does it mean if someone says in a nutshell?
Jonathan, how are those home improvement projects going?
Horribly.
In a nutshell, I currently have many holes in my walls and I have no running water.
Oh geez, can I do anything to help?
Not unless you're a plumber.
In a nutshell means to explain something briefly without providing details.
You are giving people a quick summary of a complex situation or story.
