Question

in_the_loop_269 to make quick work of something or to give little time to someone The expression conveys a negative feeling about someone or something. They are thought of as unworthy of much time or consideration.

Accepted Answer

GET/GIVE (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) SHORT SHRIFT The secretary preferred working with people directly. She was an excellent secretary but she gave short shrift to typing up notes and preparing reports.I haven’t much time for incompetent fools like Sam. I gave him short shrift when he came in here asking for a pay raise.

Id	in_the_loop_269
Idiom	GET/GIVE (SOMEONE/SOMETHING) SHORT SHRIFT
Definition	to make quick work of something or to give little time to someone
Examples	The secretary preferred working with people directly. She was an excellent secretary but she gave short shrift to typing up notes and preparing reports. I haven’t much time for incompetent fools like Sam. I gave him short shrift when he came in here asking for a pay raise.
Extra Info	The expression conveys a negative feeling about someone or something. They are thought of as unworthy of much time or consideration.

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