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"describe in a nutshell" is a commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used when summarizing or providing a brief explanation of something. Here is an example: Can you please describe your job duties in a nutshell? Sure, I am responsible for managing a team of sales representatives and overseeing our company's sales strategy.
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In a nutshell.
This idiom is used to introduce a concise summary.
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The restaurant scene in the neighborhood around Carnegie Hall is too rich to describe in a nutshell: Italian, Japanese, Greek, cheap, extravagant.
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