short shrift

English

Etymology

Originally, a rushed sacrament of confession (shrift) given to a prisoner who was to be executed very soon.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌʃɔː(ɹ)t ˈʃɹɪft/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˌʃɔɹt ˈʃɹɪft/

Noun

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.

Translations

quick rejection

Finnish: pikatuomio

French: refus rapide

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