short shrifts

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short shrift
A quick rejection, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration

The bank gave me the short shrift when I applied for a loan.

short shrift
(deyim) rapid and unsympathetic dismissal; curt treatment
short shrift
(deyim) (archaic) little time between condemnation and execution or punishment
short shrift
brief time for confession or absolution given to a condemned prisoner before his execution; lack of attention or consideration in dealing with a person or matter
short shrift
a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request"
short shrift
brief and unsympathetic treatment a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request
short shrift
brief and unsympathetic treatment