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in a nutshell 

The truth in a nutshell is that I knew nothing of politicis until I heard my mom's opinion on the war.
in a nutshell 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!
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!""
in a nutshell by KinGAleX April 4, 2005

in a nutshell 

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.
Living in a nutshell by Floydlover January 12, 2012

my life in a nutshell

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

- Thats my life in a nutshell dude
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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Pee Calculus

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