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Definition of short shrifts in English English dictionary
- plural form of short shrift
- 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
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