The difference between In a nutshell and In short


In a nutshell is also adverb with the meaning: in summary.

In short is also phrase with the meaning: as a summary.

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  1. In a nutshell as an adverb (idiomatic):

    In summary; briefly or simply.

    Examples:

    "He had a lot to say, but his answer, in a nutshell, was no."

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