short shrift
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EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
Originally, a rushed sacrament of confession (shrift) given to a prisoner who was to be executed very soon.
PronunciationEdit
NounEdit
short shrift (plural short shrifts)
- (informal, sometimes preceded by the) A quick rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.
- The bank gave me short shrift when I applied for a loan.
TranslationsEdit
quick rejection
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