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)

1. (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