give short shrift

give somebody/something short shrift

also give short shrift to somebody/something

to give very little attention to someone or something Many historians have given women short shrift or ignored their role in events altogether. The town council gave short shrift to the suggestion to establish a homeless shelter.

give somebody/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 (usually passive) A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was given short shrift by the council. Sue gave Robert short shrift when he turned up drunk for her party.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tyyne	TUY:-ne	Finnish
Micky	MIK-ee	English
Ashkettle	['æʃketl]
Zachery	ZAK-ə-ree	English
Allon	AHL-ən (English)	Biblical
Ysbrand	-	Dutch