Meaning of 'Crack a nut with a sledgehammer'
What does the saying 'Crack a nut with a sledgehammer' mean?
Idiom: Crack a nut with a sledgehammer
Meaning:
If you use a sledgehammer to crack a nut, you apply too much force to achieve a result.
('Jackhammer' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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