In a nutshell

in the fewest possible words.

"she put the matter in a nutshell

by Ran121212 June 1, 2016

in a nutshell

summed up, condensed

The truth in a nutshell is that I knew nothing of politicis until I heard my mom's opinion on the war.

by Light Joker August 15, 2007

in a nutshell

1) a shortened explanation which substitutes a lengthier one.

2) (a more recent definition) stuck, cornered, unable to figuratively move

1) In a nutshell, James Buchanan was a horrible president and was a complete pussy.

2)Damnit, I don't know what to do; I'm in a nutshell!

by sayWHUTTE September 20, 2006

in a nutshell

A phrase meaning, without pretense or long explanations. Used commonly when you can't be bothered making an in-depth explanation.

"Does he, in a nutshell, fuck?"

"This is me in a nutshell, "Help! I'm in a nutshell!""

by KinGAleX April 4, 2005

in a nutshell

An extremely short summary

Chess in a nutshell

by Wixkslfjdkfirjeje September 12, 2021

Living in a nutshell

To be isolated from everything and avoid contact with real life.

I was living in a nutshell, I didn't know Obama was elected President.

by Floydlover January 12, 2012

my life in a nutshell

A brief resume of your life.

- I´m so tired of studying...Im gonna sleep!

- Thats my life in a nutshell dude

by David Santos March 18, 2017