About The Word Short shrift
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Short shrift
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What's The Definition Of Short shrift?
[n] brief and unsympathetic treatment
[n] a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request" Synonyms | Synonyms for Short shrift: summary treatment Related Terms | Find terms related to Short shrift: |
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