to explain something in a very clear and concise way
объяснить что-то очень ясно и кратко (obyasnit' chto-to ochen' yasno i kratko)
"To put it in a nutshell, the project was a success."
"Если сказать коротко, проект был успешным." (Yesli skazat' korotko, proyekt byl uspeshnym.)
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
to make something seem less important or serious than it is
situations or decisions that involve a lot of risks but also...
to not do what one said one would do
extremely pleased or happy
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together