Vocabulary -phrases

Question 1

in a nutshell

Answer 1

in the fewest possible words
E.g. she put the matter in a nutshell.

Question 2

On the other end of the spectrum

Answer 2

At the other extreme ; in sharp contrast

Question 3

Pandora’s box (noun)

Answer 3

something that creates a lot of new problems that you did not expect
E.g. Sadly, his reforms opened up a Pandora’s box of domestic problems.

Question 4

Nooks and crannies

Answer 4

small spaces in something or parts of something that are difficult to reach
E.g. These fish like to hang out under coral heads, ledges, or in other nooks and crannies.
E.g. A toothbrush can firmly clean nooks and crannies that sponges and rags can’t reach.