in a nutshell

in a nutshell
вкратце, кратко, в двух словах

Let me put your philosophy to you in a nutshell... (J. Galsworthy, ‘The Silver Spoon’, part III, ch. VI) — Разрешите мне изложить квинтэссенцию вашего мировоззрения...

Mr. Baldwin put it in a nutshell when in an interview with the miners' representatives, he said: ‘I mean all the workers of this country have got to take reduction in wages to help put industry on its feet.’ (H. Pollitt, ‘Serving My Time’, ch. 13) — В своей беседе с представителями горняков мистер Болдуин изложил в двух словах позицию класса капиталистов. "Я хочу сказать, - заявил он, - что рабочие нашей страны должны пойти на сокращение заработной платы, чтобы помочь поставить промышленность на ноги".

‘To put it in a nutshell,’ said Charles slowly, ‘you're willing to come in with me because you think my business could be built up.’ ‘That's it. That's just it.’ (J. Wain, ‘Hurry On Down’, ch. III) — - Короче говоря, - медленно сказал Чарлз, - вы хотите войти со мной в компанию, потому что считаете, что мое дело можно развернуть? - Вот именно. Вы попали в самую точку.

In a nutshell what were the characteristics of that period? — Каковы характерные черты этого периода, если их описать в двух словах?


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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