give somebody short shrift
idiomPart ofshort
give somebody short shrift — idiom
1. to deal with someone or their idea quickly and rudely, without proper attention.
1.idiom
Definition
to deal with someone or their idea quickly and rudely, without proper attention.
Example
The committee gave his proposal short shrift and moved on to the next item.
Reporters were given short shrift by the busy minister outside the building.