We use this expression to summarise our negative feelings or to give a short negative answer
You can use this phrase in ………… language.
Spoken
Informal
Example 1
A: Did you enjoy your salmon?
B: In a word, no. It was too dry.
Example 2
A: Is Marie coming to the teambuilding?
B: In a word, no. She gave me a long explanation about why she can’t come.
