short shrift

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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.

(deyim) rapid and unsympathetic dismissal; curt treatment
(deyim) (archaic) little time between condemnation and execution or punishment
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
a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request"
brief and unsympathetic treatment a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request
brief and unsympathetic treatment
short shrifts
plural form of short shrift
give short shrift
treat without consideration, deal rudely with
make short shrift of
get rid of quickly, destroy rapidly
short shrift
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