SHORT SHRIFT Definition & Meaning

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short shrift

noun

little attention or consideration in dealing with a person or matter:
She'll give short shrift to such a weak argument.
a brief time for confession or absolution given to a condemned prisoner before their execution.

short shrift

noun

brief and unsympathetic treatment
(formerly) a brief period allowed to a condemned prisoner to make confession
make short shrift of
to dispose of quickly and unsympathetically

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Origin of short shrift¹

First recorded in 1585–95

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Both the German parallel and Lord Blunkett's suggestion get short shrift from senior government figures.

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And her boyfriend was given similarly short shrift on the field - Kelce anonymous as the Eagles' NFL-leading defence demolished the previously untouchable Chiefs.

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As for Trump's first pick for US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who claims he isn't anti-vaccination but has promoted debunked claims about vaccines, Gates makes short shrift.

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Other recent, high-quality studies showing no association got short shrift as well, he added.

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Even the tragic death of his son Rick, who died in a car accident in 1991, is given relatively short shrift.

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