give (someone/something) short shrift

to give very little attention to someone or something, either because you are not interested in them or because you are annoyed with them.

A planning application for a new nightclub in the town centre was given short shrift by the council. (usually passive)

Sue gave Robert short shrift when he turned up drunk for her party.

• someone's heart is in the right place
• someone's heart isn't in
• someone's heart isn't in something
• someone's heart misses a beat
• someone's heart sinks
• someone's heart skips a beat
• someone's mask slips
• someone's name is mud
• someone's number is up
• someone's other half
• someone's party piece
• someone's paths cross
• someone's pet hate
• someone's place in the sun
• someone's right-hand man
• someone's right-hand woman
• someone's stamping ground
• someone's stomping ground
• someone's time is up
• someone's word is law
• someone will be along
• someone will go a long way
• someone won't bite
• someone would not be caught dead
• something and a half