| 词汇 | give something short shrift |
| 释义 | Idiom give something short shriftgive (someone/something) short shrift to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them.A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was given short shrift by the council. (usually passive)Sue gave Robert short shrift when he turned up drunk for her party. give short shriftTo ignore, disregard, or exclude (someone or something); to give (someone or something) very little time or attention. As the middle child with a troublesome older brother and a needy younger sister, I felt like I was given short shrift growing up. Despite its urgency, ministers are giving the issue short shrift in parliament. give somebody/something short ˈshrift,get short ˈshriftgive somebody/something/get little attention or sympathy: Mrs Jones gave my suggestion very short shrift. I was quite surprised.When Ann complained about the toilets, she got very short shrift. Shrift was the act of confessing your crimes, etc. to a priest and being forgiven. If a person was given short shrift they were only allowed a short time to do this between being found guilty and being executed or punished. |
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