| Phrase/Idiom | a sledgehammer to crack a nut |
|---|---|
| Definition | Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut means using disproportionate force to solve a problem. |
| Example | She called the police because her next door neighbour was rude? That’s using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. |
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