sledgehammer to crack a nut
The phrase "sledgehammer to crack a nut" is an idiomatic expression that refers to using excessive or disproportionate force to solve a relatively minor or easily manageable problem. It implies the use of excessive resources, effort, or measures for a situation that could have been resolved more efficiently or with less impact. The phrase conveys the idea of an unnecessarily aggressive or heavy-handed approach.
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