in a word

Idioms and Phrases

see in brief .

Example Sentences

In a word, no, but they can be equally destructive to coastal areas.

From BBC

In a word, Queen Vick would not have received her.

From Los Angeles Times

“If it’s in a word or it’s in a look,” the opening lines read, “you can’t get rid of the Babadook.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a word, he has elevated himself to an ethereal place.

From Slate

In a word, they embrace what I call a high-dominance political style.

From Salon