short shrift
Originating from a historical context of rushed confessions before execution, "short shrift" now generally means giving minimal time or attention to something or someone.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Brief and unsympathetic treatment or dismissal.
Example
- The manager gave short shrift to the proposal, rejecting it without much thought.
- Her complaints were given short shrift by the customer service representative.
B2General
(informal)Minimal attention or consideration given to something or someone.
Example
- The new policy was given short shrift by the employees.
- Environmental concerns were given short shrift in the latest report.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "short shrift":
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