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Meaning of employ a steam engine to crack a nut | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To carry out a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.

idiomatic, rare

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

employ'd employed employed a steam engine to crack a nut employest employeth employing

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