short shrift

Definition of Short Shrift in English :

1. short shrift, summary treatment

a brief and unsympathetic rejection

Example Sentences:
'they made short shrift of my request'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Short Shrift

noun

1.

brief and unsympathetic treatment

2.

(formerly) a brief period allowed to a condemned prisoner to make confession

3. make short shrift of

1. Obsolete

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

n.

1. Summary, careless treatment; scant attention: These annoying memos will get short shrift from the boss.

2. Quick work.

3.

a. A short respite, as from death.

b. The brief time before execution granted a condemned prisoner for confession and absolution.