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Noun Concept
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short shrift  summary treatment
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A brief and unsympathetic rejection WordNet 3.0
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A brief and unsympathetic rejection WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A quick rejection or dismissal, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration. Wiktionary
Quick rejection. Wiktionary (translation)
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They made short shrift of my request WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The bank gave me short shrift when I applied for a loan. Wiktionary
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rejection
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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short shrift, summary treatment
Wiktionary
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short shrift

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