Cursory attention or little time given to someone or something; also phrased as 'give short shrift' or 'get short shrift.'
Examples:
- The architect gave short shrift to the back of the house.
Origin: late 1800s (figurative use)
Cursory attention or little time given to someone or something; also phrased as 'give short shrift' or 'get short shrift.'
Examples:
Origin: late 1800s (figurative use)