A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was given short shrift by the council.
(usually passive)Sue gave Robert short shrift when he turned up drunk for her party.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
give short shrift — treat without consideration, deal rudely with … English contemporary dictionary
short shrift — 1. a brief time for confession or absolution given to a condemned prisoner before his or her execution. 2. little attention or consideration in dealing with a person or matter: to give short shrift to an opponent s arguments. [1585 95] * * * … Universalium
give 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… … New idioms dictionary
give 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… … New idioms dictionary
give somebody short shrift — give sb/sth/get short ˈshrift idiom to give sb/get little attention or sympathy Main entry: ↑shortidiom … Useful english dictionary
give something short shrift — give sb/sth/get short ˈshrift idiom to give sb/get little attention or sympathy Main entry: ↑shortidiom … Useful english dictionary
give get short shrift — give sb/sth/get short ˈshrift idiom to give sb/get little attention or sympathy Main entry: ↑shortidiom … Useful english dictionary
give one short shrift — See: SHORT SHRIFT … Dictionary of American idioms
give one short shrift — See: SHORT SHRIFT … Dictionary of American idioms
give\ one\ short\ shrift — See: short shrift … Словарь американских идиом
