Hello everyone!
Welcome to Idiom 100, where we learn 100 commonly used idioms by native English speakers.
All of the explanations are in English, so it might be challenging for you,
but just try to imagine the meanings in your head and study hard and soon you'll be able to use these idioms in your conversations.
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Hello everyone!
Today's idiom is: in a nut-shell.
In a nut-shell.
Alright, so do you know a nut-shell?
It's the shell of the nut, maybe an almond or a peanut.
It's very small, a nut-shell, okay?
So, you can't put big things in a nut-shell, only small things.
And let's think of information.
You can't put a whole newspaper in a nut-shell, only a small amount of information, okay?
So, you have a nut-shell and putting a small thing in.
Okay, so let's think of this idiom as we listen to the examples.
How was your first day of class?
Well, so many things happened, but in a nut-shell, it was a pretty interesting day.
Alright, so he had many things to say about his first day of class, but in a nut-shell, it was an interesting day.
Yeah, if he can only say the most important thing, small thing, that's in a nut-shell.
Alright, so let's listen to the next example.
I don’t have much time to listen to all of your story, so can you give it to me in a nut-shell?
Sure, but you’re going to be missing out on all the good information.
Alright, so he didn't have time, but he wanted to hear the most important thing, in a nut-shell.
Alright, so 'in a nut-shell' means to say things in a few words.
Maybe you have a long story, but you're going to make it very short and small and precise,
say exactly the most important thing and that's in a nut-shell.
So, you can ask someone, 'Please tell me your story in a nut-shell,'
or, 'Here is my story in a nut-shell,' and tell them the very short sentence or short phrase, okay?
So, let's try using this again soon and I'll see you next time.