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31get short shrift from someone — get short shrift from (someone) give (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them. The proposal got short shrift from… …
32get short shrift from — (someone) give (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them. The proposal got short shrift from state officials …
33give someone short shrift — give (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them. A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was… …
34give something short shrift — give (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them. A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was… …
35give short shrift — give (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them. A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was… …
36short shrift — noun Date: 1594 1. barely adequate time for confession before execution 2. a. little or no attention or consideration < gave the problem short shrift > b. quick work usually used in the phrase make short shrift of …
37short shrift — If somebody gives you short shrift, they treat you rudely and brusquely, showing no interest or sympathy …
38short shrift — a firm and immediate refusal to do something, give something, or deal with something in a sympathetic way I ll give them short shrift if they ask me for money! Any mention of overworked teachers gets short shrift from him …
39short shrift — n. 1. Obs. a brief time granted a condemned person for religious confession and absolution before his execution 2. very little care or attention, as from lack of patience or sympathy make short shrift of to make short work of; dispose of quickly… …
40get short shrift — See: SHORT SHRIFT …
