short shrift

noun

: barely adequate time for confession before execution

: little or no attention or consideration

gave the problem short shrift

: quick work

—usually used in the phrase make short shrift of

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The word shrift is an archaic noun referring to the confession or absolution of sins. These days, "shrift" is rarely encountered on its own, but it does keep frequent company with "short" in the phrase "short shrift." The earliest known use of the phrase comes from William Shakespeare's play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to "Make a short shrift" as the king "longs to see your head." Shakespeare uses this phrase quite literally ("keep your confession short"), but since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Example Sentences

He gives short shrift to the author's later works.

Recent Examples on the Web Each of these themes are difficult to dramatize in a visual medium, which may be why most are given short shrift in the adaptation.

Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 14 May 2022 In an era where sedans are being given short shrift by consumers, full-sized ones are especially DOA.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 July 2022 The 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica gives the subject short shrift: common law is simply regional practice in various parts of the country.

Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Waititi’s loose, jokey dialogue style starts to feel equally aimless, and the dramatic circumstances around Jane possessing the magic hammer Mjolnir get particularly short shrift, robbing Portman’s return of any real triumph.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 The Last Stand, Thor 4 attempts to adapt two fan-favorite comic arcs into a single too-short (110 minutes plus credits) feature and gives both short shrift.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 5 July 2022 In a letter to Spirit shareholders, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes accused Spirit’s board of giving his company’s offer short shrift.

Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2022 Mattel attempted to appeal but were met with short shrift.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2022 Then the center of television production, New York gets insultingly short shrift throughout the show.

Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	short shrift
释义	short shrift noun 1 : barely adequate time for confession before execution 2 a : little or no attention or consideration gave the problem short shrift b : quick work —usually used in the phrase make short shrift of Did you know? The word shrift is an archaic noun referring to the confession or absolution of sins. These days, "shrift" is rarely encountered on its own, but it does keep frequent company with "short" in the phrase "short shrift." The earliest known use of the phrase comes from William Shakespeare's play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to "Make a short shrift" as the king "longs to see your head." Shakespeare uses this phrase quite literally ("keep your confession short"), but since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something. Example Sentences He gives short shrift to the author's later works. Recent Examples on the Web Each of these themes are difficult to dramatize in a visual medium, which may be why most are given short shrift in the adaptation. Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 14 May 2022 In an era where sedans are being given short shrift by consumers, full-sized ones are especially DOA. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 July 2022 The 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica gives the subject short shrift: common law is simply regional practice in various parts of the country. Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Waititi’s loose, jokey dialogue style starts to feel equally aimless, and the dramatic circumstances around Jane possessing the magic hammer Mjolnir get particularly short shrift, robbing Portman’s return of any real triumph. David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 The Last Stand, Thor 4 attempts to adapt two fan-favorite comic arcs into a single too-short (110 minutes plus credits) feature and gives both short shrift. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 5 July 2022 In a letter to Spirit shareholders, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes accused Spirit’s board of giving his company’s offer short shrift. Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2022 Mattel attempted to appeal but were met with short shrift. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2022 Then the center of television production, New York gets insultingly short shrift throughout the show. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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short shrift

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